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Topic: Culture

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.

monde

IPA: /mɒnd/

KK: /mɔnd/

noun

Definition: The earth and all the people, places, and things on it; often used to refer to the human experience or society.

Example: She traveled around the monde to learn about different cultures.

mondegreen

IPA: /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/

KK: /mɒn.dɪ.ɡriːn/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is created when someone mishears or misunderstands the lyrics of a song or a statement, often leading to a humorous or nonsensical interpretation.

Example: The phrase 'I led the pigeons to the flag' is a famous mondegreen of the song 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

mongrelization

IPA: /ˈmɒŋɡrəlaɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /mɔŋɡrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of mixing different breeds or types, often resulting in a hybrid or mixed breed.

Example: The mongrelization of various dog breeds has led to many unique and interesting pets.

monk

IPA: /mʌŋk/

KK: /mʌŋk/

noun

Definition: A man who belongs to a religious community and lives in a monastery, often dedicated to spiritual work and discipline.

Example: The monk spent many years in silence and meditation at the monastery.

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.

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