as in cloister
a residence for men under religious vows Gregory Mendel worked out his concepts of genetics by doing breeding experiments using pea plants in the monastery's garden

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Recent Examples of monastery Some travelers come to visit the country’s ancient monasteries and cathedrals, others for its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024 Seventy villagers were given shelter in the nearby monastery and school, with residents also opening up their homes to 30 fleeing the violence nearby, according to monastery officials. Zoya Awky, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024 The buyers, visitors, and monasteries also don’t know so much about the quality of the work. Sakshi Agrawal, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024 The monastery is a place with a deep connection to the past. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monastery 

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“Monastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monastery. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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