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monastery

noun

ˈmä-nə-ˌster-ē

as in cloister

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

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Recent Examples of monastery The venue, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Pianto, is an octagonal church and former monastery facing the northern lagoon of Venice. —

Thomas Patier, Artforum, 7 May 2026 The two-room cottage offers sweeping views of the monastery, which clings to a cliff high above the valley floor. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 To become a steward requires a $1 million gift to a fund that then helps support papal projects, such as building orphanages or monasteries. —

Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 2 May 2026 Egyptian officials also unveiled the discovery of an ancient monastery dating back to the dawn of Christian monasticism. —

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Just off the bustling street known as Spaccanapoli, which runs through the historic center, this quiet cloister feels like a tranquil oasis removed from the chaos.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Set within the cloister of Santa Maria del Carmine, just a few steps from the Aesop Brera store, the installation will wink to how the brand illuminates every skin and room by unveiling Aposē, a trio of lights designed by the brand — one of which will be produced as a limited series.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026