monastic
noun
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
Synonymsmonk
adjective
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Monastic meaning
What does “monastic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“monastic” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work.