Synonyms of monasteries

monasteries

noun

plural of monastery

as in cloisters

a residence for men under religious vows

Gregory Mendel worked out his concepts of genetics by doing breeding experiments using pea plants in the monastery's garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloisters
• abbeys
• convents
• hermitages
• priories
• friaries
• nunneries
• houses
• lamaseries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monasteries

The film follows filmmaker Ahsen Nadeem’s attempt to document one of Japan’s most secretive Buddhist monasteries. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026

In 1642, the fifth Dalai Lama first unified Tibet by yoking the strength of Mongol forces, who razed the monasteries of rival sects, killing thousands. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Inside the labyrinthine monasteries, Irene finds not just a missing dad but the absurd rulebook of patriarchy itself. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Many monasteries included a scriptorium, a dedicated writing room where books were meticulously copied by hand. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, prayer houses, cemeteries, and religious schools have been damaged or destroyed. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities on Monday, killing at least 11 people and sparking a blaze at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries. — CBS News, 15 June 2026

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Monastery of the Caves, is a sprawling complex of monasteries and churches, including some underground, built between the 11th and 19th centuries. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Monastery of the Caves, is a sprawling complex of monasteries and churches, including some underground, built from the 11th to the 19th century. — ABC News, 14 June 2026