monastery

Meteora Monastery in Greece

Meaning

Noun

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

Origin

From Middle English monasterie, from Old French monastere, from Latin monastērium, from Ancient Greek μοναστήριον ("hermit's cell"), from μόνος. minster.

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