Term
monastery
A house for persons under religious vows, an establishment for monks.
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Definition
A house for persons under religious vows, an establishment for monks.
Connections
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- Influenced by
- Benedict RuleTerm
- Related to
- Benedict RuleTerm
- Broader than
- Cluny AbbeyTerm
Sources
- 1.“Monastery.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryLinkOriginal citation: "Monastery." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed March 3, 2025. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monastery.
Last revised August 14, 2026