Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of monks or monasteries

“The monastic order in the village was known for its strict adherence to tradition.”

2. noun

a member of a monastery or a community of monks

“The abbot of the monastic community welcomed the visitors to the monastery.”

3. adjective

secluded or isolated, especially in a way that suggests a connection to a monastery

“The artist lived a monastic life, far from the city and its distractions.”