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Pronunciation / Transliteration: maṭh
"मठ में साधु ध्यान और साधना करते हैं।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A building or complex of buildings used as a residence for monks or nuns.
"The monks at the monastery dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation." - 2
A community of monks living under religious vows.
"The monastery was home to a vibrant community that engaged in various agricultural activities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'monastery' originates from the Greek 'monastērion', which means 'a place for solitude'. It evolved through Latin 'monasterium' before entering Middle English in the 14th century, reflecting the Christian practice of communal living in seclusion for religious purposes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monastery" is said worldwide
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monastère
Transliteration: monastère
"Le monastère est un lieu de paix et de méditation."
Kloster
Transliteration: Klo-ster
"Das Kloster ist bekannt für seine ruhige Umgebung."
monastero
Transliteration: mo-nas-te-ro
"Il monastero è un luogo di riflessione e preghiera."
monasterio
Transliteration: mo-nas-te-rio
"El monasterio es famoso por su arquitectura antigua."
mosteiro
Transliteration: mos-tei-ro
"O mosteiro é um lugar de tranquilidade e oração."
मठ
Transliteration: maṭh
"मठ में साधु ध्यान और साधना करते हैं।"
修道院
Transliteration: xiūdàoyuàn
"修道院是修士们生活和祈祷的地方。"
수도원
Transliteration: sudowon
"수도원은 고요한 환경으로 유명합니다."
修道院
Transliteration: しゅうどういん
"修道院は静かな場所で、瞑想が行われます。"
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