monkhood
/ˈmʌŋkˌhʊd/
noun
- The state or condition of being a monk.
- Many young men in the region chose monkhood as a path to enlightenment.
- Monkhood requires a commitment to poverty, chastity, and obedience.
- He devoted his life to monkhood after years of spiritual searching.
- Monks as a group; the monastic community.
- The monkhood of the abbey gathered for evening prayers.
- Throughout history, the monkhood has preserved ancient texts and traditions.
- The monkhood in that country is known for its strict discipline.