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monastery

/ˈmɒnəstri/ noun · British & US
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What does monastery mean?

noun

A building or complex of buildings where a community of monks or nuns live and work, typically under a monastic rule.

Example

"The monastery was a place of great beauty and tranquility, surrounded by rolling hills and a serene lake."

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