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Noun monastery has 1 sense
  1. monastery - the residence of a religious community
    --1 is a kind of
    religious residence, cloister
    --1 has parts: cell, cubicle; minster
    --1 has particulars: abbey; charterhouse; friary; lamasery

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Monasteries

Description:

A monastery is a building or complex that serves as a residence for monks or nuns who have dedicated their lives to religious contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Monasteries can be found in various religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. They are places of spiritual focus, community living, and religious devotion.

Sample Sentences:

  • The peacefulness of the monastery attracted many people seeking spiritual retreat.
  • The monks at the monastery spend their days in meditation and prayer.
  • She decided to join the monastery to live a life of solitude and devotion.
  • The monastery's architecture reflects its rich cultural heritage.

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