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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMönch
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mœnç
"Der Mönch lebte in einem Kloster."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a religious community of men who typically live under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
"The monk spent years in solitude, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation." - 2
A person who lives a life of religious contemplation and devotion, often in a monastery.
"The monk's teachings on compassion and humility inspired many followers."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'monk' originates from the Old English 'munuc', which is derived from the Latin 'monachus', meaning 'solitary' or 'single'. This Latin term traces back to the Greek 'monachos', which refers to a person living alone, particularly in a religious context, reflecting the historical practice of monasticism in early Christianity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monk" is said worldwide
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moine
Transliteration: mwan
"Le moine a consacré sa vie à la prière."
Mönch
Transliteration: mœnç
"Der Mönch lebte in einem Kloster."
monaco
Transliteration: mò-naco
"Il monaco ha scritto un libro sulla meditazione."
monje
Transliteration: mon-he
"El monje dedicó su vida a la oración."
monge
Transliteration: mon-zh
"O monge viveu em reclusão por muitos anos."
संन्यासी
Transliteration: sannyasi
"संन्यासी ने ध्यान में कई साल बिताए।"
僧侣
Transliteration: sēnglǚ
"僧侣们在寺庙中修行。"
수도사
Transliteration: sudosa
"수도사는 고독한 삶을 살았습니다."
僧侶
Transliteration: sōryo
"僧侶は瞑想に多くの時間を費やしました。"
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