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monastic

[muh-nas-tik] / məˈnæs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
with communal life
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The monastic community extended "its heartfelt condolences to her family and friends".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Buddhism-themed tourism is thriving and tens of thousands of locals and foreigners sign up every year for "temple stay" retreats where they eat simple monastic food, do chores and meditate.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

“We were supposed to live uncomfortable lives. And I was sort of monastic about it.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

“We continue discerning with our Order where to live our Cistercian monastic life, keeping you informed as this process unfolds,” they said.

From MarketWatch Mar. 24, 2026

After leaving the monastic order to marry Ma, Pa joined the police force.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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