Monk meaning

What does “monk” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“monk” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work.

monk

noun

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
Synonymsmonastic
United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)
SynonymsThelonious Monk Thelonious Sphere Monk

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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