Meaning & use
monk
A man who has devoted his life to religious service, typically living in a monastery under vows such as poverty and obedience.
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The monk woke before dawn each day to pray in the quiet chapel.
Buddhist monks in the village relied on donated food from local families.
A note on using this word
Monk generally refers to men living a communal religious life; the equivalent term for women is 'nun.'
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