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There is no such thing as a male nun. The male equivalent of a nun would be a monk. However, a monk may be ordained into the priesthood while a nun cannot be ordained. The male equivalent of a sister would be a brother, a member of a religious congregation for men who are not ordained.
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Is a nun male or female?
A nun is a female member of a religious community who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
A woman who takes religious vows is called what?
A woman who takes religious vows is called a nun.
What is a female monk called?
A female monk is typically called a "nun." Nuns follow a similar path of spiritual practice and service as monks, but are part of a separate community.
What is the opposite word of monk?
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.The noun for a male member of a religious community is monk.The noun for a female member of a religious community is nun.
What is the opposite gender for monk?
The opposite gender for monk is Nun.
What is the male counterpart of 'nun'?
The male counterpart of a nun is a monk.
What do a gender monk called?
A male monk is called a bhiku. A female nun is called a bhikuni.
What is a male smew?
NUN
Is monk male?
Yes a "Monk" is the male equivalent of a "Nun".
Is a nun male or female?
A nun is a female member of a religious community who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
What is the opposite of a nun?
The male equivalent of a nun is a monk, or a priest. However if you mean the opposite of an nun spiritually, that would be an atheist.
What is the oposite of''monk''?
The opposite gender of a monk (male) would be a nun (female).Nun
What is the opposite word of monk?
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.The noun for a male member of a religious community is monk.The noun for a female member of a religious community is nun.
What is the mum of Ra?
The ocean Nun is often called his father and the consort of Nun is Nunet.
Is there a jedi called aden nun?
no
What is a female monk called?
A female monk is typically called a "nun." Nuns follow a similar path of spiritual practice and service as monks, but are part of a separate community.
What does woman in church called?
nun
