What is another word for monastery?
Pronunciation:
[ mˈɒnastəɹi], [ mˈɒnastəɹi], [ m_ˈɒ_n_a_s_t_ə_ɹ_i]
Synonyms for Monastery:
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n.
• abbey • building • cloister • religious building Other synonyms:
- refuge .
- hermitage .
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How to use "Monastery" in context?
The word "monastery" comes from the French "monastere", meaning "the house of a monk." Monasteries are usually associated with the Christian religion, but Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monasteries also exist. There are different types of monasteries, including nunneries, where only women live, and abbeys, which are larger and more complex.
Most monasteries were originally designed for monks, but today they are used by both men and women. Monasteries are usually located in peaceful and beautiful settings, and many are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Paraphrases for Monastery:
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Reverse Entailment
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Proper noun, singular
abbey.
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Noun, singular or mass
abbey.
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Proper noun, singular
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Other Related
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Proper noun, singular
temple.
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Proper noun, singular
Hyponym for Monastery:
n.
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artifact
cloister, religious residence.
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artifact
Meronym for Monastery:
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artifact
minster, Scriptorium, cubicle, cell.
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artifact
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