Monastery meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Monastery’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Monastery’ pronunciation= mon-as-tery, ma-nə-ˌster-e, monəst(ə)ri
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Monastery meaning in English
‘Monastery’ means a building or mansion where the monk community lives.
| Monastery- English meaning |
| cloister |
| friary |
| convent |
| monkery |
| nunnery |
Monastery-Example
The word ‘Monastery’ acts as a ‘Noun’.
The plural noun of the word ‘Monastery’ is ‘Monasteries’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Monastery’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ Buddhist monks stayed in monasteries during the rainy season.
▪ His brother is the head of one of the famous Buddhist monasteries.
▪ The monastery was built on mountains for the meditation of monks.
▪ Have you visited any monastery yet?
▪ Tawang Buddhist Monastery is Indias large and the world’s second-largest monastery.
▪ I am frequently staying in a Buddhist monastery to learn buddhas teaching.
▪ In ancient times monasteries were the center of religion spreading.
▪ Hindu monasteries prohibited non-Hindu people from entering into their monasteries.
▪ Ancient Buddhist monasteries are a national heritage as per the Indian government.
▪ In today’s modern world, ancient monasteries are starting to lose their importance.
‘Monastery’ other meanings
monastery life= Monastic life
monastery system= Monastic system
monastery teaching= Monastic teaching
‘Monastery’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Monastery’ are as follows.
| friary |
| cloister |
| abbey |
| priory |
| vihara |
| lamasery |
| convent |
| ashram |
| nunnery |
The antonyms of the word ‘Monastery’ are as follows.
| public place |
| common area |
| public area |
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