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monk

/mʌŋk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who has taken religious vows, living under the guidance of a monastic community, typically spending the rest of their life in prayer, meditation, and religious study.

    - "The monk spent hours in meditation every day."
    - "The monastery was home to many monks."
    - "Monks live simple lives dedicated to their faith."
Pronunciation
  1. /mʌŋk/



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  2. /mʌŋk/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with monk
hank , bank , spank
Variants
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monk , monks , Monk , Thelonious Sphere Monk , Albemarle , George Monck , Monck , monk parakeet , monk's cloth , monk's cloths , monk seal , monk seals , Lewis , Matthew Gregory Lewis , Matthew Lewis , Monk Lewis
Etymology
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From Old English monuc, meaning 'monk'. Derived from mone 'monk' and wic 'dwelling'.

Trivia
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  1. Monks have been depicted in art and literature throughout history, including in works by Dante Alighieri, Milton, and Chaucer.

  2. The oldest known monastery, the Monastery of Mar Saba in Palestine, dates back to the 5th century.

  3. Monks have been known to live for over 100 years, with the longest recorded lifespan being over 110 years.

Related Concepts
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  1. Monastery: A building or complex of buildings housing a community of monks or nuns, providing them with living quarters and facilities for prayer, study, and other communal activities.

  2. Buddhist Monk: A person who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Buddhist tradition, dedicating their life to spiritual growth and service to others.

  3. Christian Monk: A person who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Christian tradition, dedicating their life to prayer, meditation, and religious study.

Culture
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Monks have played significant roles in various religions and cultures throughout history. They have been known for their contributions to art, architecture, literature, and scientific knowledge. Monasteries have served as centers of learning and innovation, and monks have often been respected for their wisdom and spiritual guidance.

How to Memorize "monk"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a brown robe and a shaved head.
    - Imagine a quiet monastery with monks in deep meditation.
    - Visualize a monk ringing a bell to call the community to prayer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'monk' with the image of a wise, spiritual person.
    - Remember that monks live simple, dedicated lives.
    - Associate monks with the peaceful, quiet atmosphere of a monastery.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'monk' with 'money', remembering that monks live simple, monetary-free lives.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'monk' with 'monkey', remembering the similarity in the first few letters.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'monk' with 'monsoon', remembering the monsoon season in monasteries in certain regions.

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