Definitions

1. noun

A building or complex of buildings where a community of monks or nuns live and work.

“The monastery was a beautiful example of Gothic architecture.”

2. noun

A place where people live and work together, especially in a quiet or peaceful environment.

“The monastery was a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.”

3. noun

A place where people go to pray, meditate, or study, especially in a quiet or peaceful environment.

“The monastery was a popular destination for pilgrims seeking spiritual enlightenment.”

4. verb

To live or spend time in a monastery, especially as a member of a monastic community.

“He had spent years monasterying in a remote monastery in the mountains.”