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monastic

[muh-nas-tik] / məˈnæs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
with communal life
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“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

And then as I say in the book, I came home and turned on the TV and saw a documentary about Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk, and monastic life and the priesthood.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Bob’s Red Mill Muesli “I like the slightly monastic vibe of just having muesli. But also, this is a very good-tasting brand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

I sit beside Isabel in the chapter house, listening to the daily reading of the monastic rule.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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