Monachal is an adjective that refers to things related to or characteristic of a monastery or monks. As a synonym, one might say "monastic" which describes things or practices related to a monastic lifestyle, especially that of monks. Another synonym is "cloistered," which suggests something separated from the outside world, protected and secluded. "Ascetic" is yet another synonym for monachal, meaning severe self-discipline and abstention from worldly pleasures for religious reasons. "Anchoritic" and "eremitical" also suggest a secluded and isolated existence, often for religious reasons. Other synonyms include "reclusive," "hermitic," and "solitary".