Definition/Bedeutung von monastery

• English - Noun: monastery ( plural monasteries ) Place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks). Translations Related terms monastic monasticism
• English - Etymology: From Old French monastere , from Latin monastērium , from Ancient Greek μοναστήριον ( monastḗrion , “ hermit's cell ” ), from μόνος ( mónos , “ alone ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˈmɑːnəstɛɹi/
• English - See also: abbey cloister convent friary
• English - Anagrams: oysterman