monk

/mʌŋk/
noun
  1. A man who lives in a religious community, typically under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
    • A Buddhist monk walked through the village collecting alms.
    • The monastery housed twenty monks who farmed the land together.
    • The monk spent hours each day in prayer and meditation.
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