What is another word for monastic order?
Pronunciation: [mənˈastɪk ˈɔːdə] (IPA) 
"Monastic order" refers to a religious group that lives together in a community, observing strict religious practices and adhering to a particular monastery's rules. There are several synonyms for this term, including monastic community, religious order, monastery, convent, cenobitic community, cloister, abbey, and friary. Each of these words refers to a group of people living together in a religious community, but they may have different connotations and associations, depending on the particular religious tradition or historical context. Regardless of the term used, these groups share a commitment to spiritual growth and a life of dedicated service to their faith.
