monasteries
A monastery or it sometimes is called a convent.
The monks of Tibet are called Tibetan monks in English. In Tibetan they may be called choden 'religious' or chodak 'Dharma spreader.'
monastery, priory
In 1066, monks were commonly referred to as "brothers" or "friars." They dedicated their lives to prayer, meditation, and service to their communities within monasteries or friaries. Their role was central to religious life and education during this period.
They were called, "Monks", religious priests.
Monks prayed in a church called an abbey or monastery. These religious communities were dedicated to a life of prayer, contemplation, and service. The structures often included a church, living quarters, and other facilities to support the monastic lifestyle. In some traditions, the term "cloister" may also refer to the enclosed area where monks lived and prayed.
Monks were religious men who lived in isolated communities. They served as scribes for the surrounding city, they also ran schools.
A monastery is a residence for monks, usually men, who live in seclusion to dedicate themselves to religious practices. On the other hand, a convent is a residence for nuns, usually women, who also live in seclusion for religious purposes. Monasteries are typically associated with male religious communities, while convents are typically associated with female religious communities.
church men who separated themselves from the world
Monks were, and are, men who are devoted to religious life. They live in buildings called monasteries. So monks are people are monasteries are buildings, so in that way they are not alike at all.
Yes, that is pretty much the definition of a monk or a hermit. Monks live in community, hermits live solitary lives.
In the Catholic religion they are called Monasteries.