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Topic: Beliefs

monastic

IPA: /məˈnæstɪk/

KK: /mɒˈnæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a monastery or the lifestyle of monks and nuns, often characterized by simplicity, discipline, and contemplation.

Example: He chose a monastic lifestyle, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation.

noun

Definition: A person who lives a religious life, often in a monastery, dedicated to spiritual work and community living.

Example: The monastic dedicated his life to prayer and meditation in the quiet of the monastery.

monastically

IPA: /məˈnæstɪkli/

KK: /mənˈæstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a religious community living apart from the world, often in solitude and simplicity.

Example: He lived monastically, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation.

monasticism

IPA: /məˈnæs.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

KK: /mɒˈnæstɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of life where people live in a monastery and dedicate themselves to religious practices and community living.

Example: Monasticism has been an important part of many religious traditions throughout history.

monist

IPA: /ˈmoʊnɪst/

KK: /ˈmoʊnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in monism, the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and comes from a single source.

Example: As a monist, she believes that mind and body are part of the same reality.

monition

IPA: /məˈnɪʃən/

KK: /mɑˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A warning or advice about something that may happen, especially something dangerous.

Example: The teacher gave a monition to the students about the upcoming exam.

monitive

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtɪv/

KK: /mɒnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that serves as a warning or reminder to be cautious or to take care.

Example: The teacher gave a monitive speech to remind the students about the importance of studying for their exams.

monkery

IPA: /ˈmʌŋkəri/

KK: /ˈmʌŋkəri/

noun

Definition: A place where monks live and practice their religious beliefs, or the way of life that monks follow.

Example: The monkery was peaceful, filled with the sound of chanting and prayer.

monkhood

IPA: /ˈmʌŋk.hʊd/

KK: /mɔŋkˌhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being a monk, including the lifestyle and duties associated with monastic life.

Example: He dedicated his life to monkhood, following a strict routine of prayer and meditation.

monkish

IPA: /ˈmʌŋkɪʃ/

KK: /ˈmʌŋkɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to those of a monk, often related to self-denial or asceticism.

Example: His monkish lifestyle included fasting and long hours of meditation.

monocratic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈkrætɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having total control or authority, often in a political context, where one person or group holds all the power.

Example: In a monocratic system, decisions are made by a single leader without input from others.

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