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monastery

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Synonyms and Antonyms of monastery

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 of monastery

abbey, cloister, friary, hermitage, priory

Words Related to monastery

convent, nunnery

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