Meaning & use
monastery
A building or complex where monks live together, following religious vows and a shared way of life.
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The monks at the monastery rise before dawn to pray in the quiet stone chapel.
Tourists visited the ancient monastery perched on the cliffside above the valley.
A note on using this word
Monastery typically refers to a community of monks, while convent is more often used for nuns, though usage overlaps.
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