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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

monks

/mɒŋks/ noun · British & US
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What does monks mean?

noun

A man who has dedicated his life to a religious order, typically living in a monastery and following a simple and austere way of life. A member of a religious community of men living together in a monastery.

Example

"The monks in the monastery spent their days meditating and tending to the gardens."

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