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Of or relating to monasteries or monks
“I saw how they lived, saw how they dressed, and that influenced in a very strict way the monastic protocols that we later put into action in our own monastic order.”
Having, or suggestive of, an austere or ascetic lifestyle
“This monastic life was steeped in a struggle to realize one's own spiritual ideals.”
Having, or suggestive of, a celibate lifestyle
“These monasteries have a strong scholarly and philosophical tradition and emphasize monastic celibacy and purity.”
Hermitic in nature, withdrawn from society
“Norbu, a businessman who was a monk during his teenage years, remarked that it is no longer possible to live an isolated monastic life.”
Very plain in style or appearance
Relating to the clergy
A member of a religious order of men
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