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residence of a religious community
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∙ 12y ago
Monasteries are buildings or communities where monks or nuns live and practice religious life. They often serve as places of prayer, work, and communal living dedicated to following a specific religious rule or tradition.
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∙ 10y agoMonasteries are dwelling places of a community of people in a religious order who live in seclusion either partially or completely, such as Monks.
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What does 'monastric' mean?
"Monastric" is not a recognized English word. It may be a typo or a rare term in a specific field or language. If you meant to inquire about a similar-sounding word like "monastic," that typically refers to traits or practices related to monasteries or monks.
What is the plural of monastery?
The plural of monastery is monasteries.
What is the name of a monasterie?
There is no standard collective noun for a group of monasteries. That is most likely because monasteries are not usually found in groups. However, collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun; for example, a cluster of monasteries or a string of monasteries.
How many monasteries were founded by Saint Benedict?
Saint Benedict is known for founding one monastery, Monte Cassino, in Italy around the 6th century. This monastery became the foundational model for many other Benedictine monasteries established later throughout Europe.
What were the Monasteries used for?
Monasteries were used primarily as religious sites where monks and nuns lived a communal life dedicated to prayer, meditation, study, and service. They also served as centers of learning, providing education, healthcare, and hospitality to travelers. Monasteries played a significant role in preserving and transmitting knowledge, art, and culture during the medieval period.
Is the word monasteries an abstract noun?
No, the word monasteries is not an abstract noun. Monasteries is the plural form of the singular noun monastery, a word for a type of building, a physical structure, a concrete noun.
Is the word monk the same as monasteries?
no
What rhymes with monasteries?
The only word I can think of that slightly rhymes is dormitories
What does this word mean Monasteries?
1. a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows. 2. the community of persons living in such a place.
Are monasteries used for Catholics?
Yes there are Catholic monasteries but there are also monasteries that belong to other denominations as well.
How are the monks and monasteries related?
Monks live in monasteries.
How many monasteries are there?
In the 16 century was there 24 monasteries.
What is xenodocheians?
Do you mean Xenodocheion?.If you do, a Xenodocheion is a building used to receive strangers in, mainly used in monasteries.
What is the name of a monasterie?
There is no standard collective noun for a group of monasteries. That is most likely because monasteries are not usually found in groups. However, collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun; for example, a cluster of monasteries or a string of monasteries.
What Monasteries did Henry VIII shut down?
all monasteries in Britian.
Are there any monasteries other than Catholics?
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
How many Meteora Monasteries are there?
There are six active monasteries in the Meteora region of Greece. These monasteries are perched upon high rock formations, creating a unique and breathtaking landscape. The monasteries serve as religious retreats and are also popular tourist attractions.
