monastic
Example Sentences
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Bob’s Red Mill Muesli “I like the slightly monastic vibe of just having muesli. But also, this is a very good-tasting brand.”
At age 24, Laxe moved to Tangier, Morocco, where he would live for 12 years at a monastic remove from the glamour of the movies, collaborating with local children on his films.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a reminder of centuries of tradition, monastic practices, and skilled farmers shading tea fields by hand.
From Salon
The ordination certificate is proof of someone's acceptance into the monastic community.
From BBC
The scandal has prompted the Sangha Supreme Council - the governing body for Thai Buddhism - to say it will form a special committee to review monastic regulations.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
