English / word
monastery
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.; a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
A building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
In context
01
The ancient Buddhist monastery is located high on a quiet hill.
02
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Synonyms
cloister,retreat,abbey
Antonyms
city,secular building,commercial area
Collocations
ancient monastery,Buddhist monastery,mountain monastery