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Monastary

Definition:

A monastary is a building or set of buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns who have taken religious vows.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A religious dwelling place for monks or nuns.

Example sentence: The medieval monastary was nestled in the lush countryside, providing a peaceful retreat for the monks.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A place of seclusion and contemplation.

Example sentence: The monastary atop the mountain offered a serene atmosphere conducive to meditation and self-reflection.

Sense 3:

(Noun) A community or society of monks or nuns.

Example sentence: The monastary welcomed new members who sought a life dedicated to prayer, meditation, and communal living.

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