monk

• Mitglied einer männlichen religiösen Gemeinschaft, das in einem Kloster lebt und sein Leben der Kontemplation, dem Gebet und der Arbeit widmet.

A male member of a religious community who lives in a monastery, dedicating his life to contemplation, prayer, and work.

1. Religious asceticA2formal

   A man who lives in a religious community, often a monastery, dedicating his life to prayer, meditation, and work.

   Mönch

   • The monk spent hours in silent meditation each day.
   • Monks at the monastery grow their own food and make wine.
   • He decided to become a monk after years of spiritual searching.

   Synonymebrothercenobitecontemplativefriarmonasticreligious