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monastic

/ˈmɒnəstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does monastic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of monks or monasteries; having a simple and austere quality.

Example

"The monastic architecture of the old church was a testament to the skill of the medieval craftsmen."

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