monk

noun

Definition of monknext
as in friar

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Recent Examples of monk What draws Béatrice’s attention is a fantastical claim made by a Benedictine monk in an Italian magazine article from the 1970s. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Seekers, meanwhile, runs to six parts and follows the human experience through the eyes of an Amazonian chief, an Advaita monk, an African healer, a Hindu sage, a Native grandmother and a Buddhist psychologist. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Brazilian artist and former Carmelite monk Rodrigo Cassdied at 43 in a fatal accident yesterday on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, his gallery Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel stated on social media. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The book in question is a copy of Mirror of the Blessed Life of Jesus Christ, a religious tract that was translated and adapted from Latin early in the 15th century by a monk named Nicholas Love. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monk
  1. friar
  2. monastic
  3. abbot
  4. mendicant
  5. cleric
  6. preacher
  7. bishop
  8. deacon
Noun
  • The hotel works with a local Franciscan friar from Ravello, Friar Marcus, to introduce interested guests to the chapel, or whisk them on tours of Ravello, his local parish (and the home of Villas Cimbrone and Rufolo).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis was specifically requested by the viceroy of New Spain as a test of the friar’s scientific expertise.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of friar
Noun
  • The Bible’s message was seen as not only informative but salvific, and the monastic who memorized its words filled his or her soul with divine wisdom.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Historical questions remain, however, regarding whether such practices were primarily reserved for monastics or widely practiced among laypeople.
    — Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of monastic
Noun
  • Identifying an abbot Rodwell found the bones were still jumbled together inside the coffin, which was hewn from a single block of limestone and measured about 7 feet (2 meters) long, with walls about 4 inches (10 centimeters) thick on average.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Variations on this legend suggest that the monk had broken his monastic vows, that the creation of the book in a single night was a deal offered by the monastery’s abbot, and that the book was intended to glorify his monastery.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of abbot
Noun
  • In his absence Ravana, disguised as a religious mendicant, approaches Sita and abducts her.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • An internationally famous leader who lived a mendicant’s life.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of mendicant
Noun
  • For the same reasons little dogs appeared so frequently at the feet of dead women (and clerics) in tomb sculpture, plenty of Renaissance portraits feature them as a symbol of fidelity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Attendance was mandatory, but a cleric with a loudspeaker tried to give the event a festive air.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleric
Noun
  • But DeFalco is drawn to the sidewalk dwellers, street preachers and parking-lot boozers who also lurk down there and help (or hinder) Ten, usually at a loud volume.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Hollander plays Judge Jack Taylor, an authoritative man who weighs his words carefully, possessing both the warmth and charm of a country preacher and the cold edge of a cult leader.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of preacher
Noun
  • Cyprian was executed in 258, becoming the first bishop-martyr of Africa.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Leo lived in Peru as a missionary priest and bishop for over 20 years.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bishop
Noun
  • These female bishops, in turn, ordained more women as deacons, priests and bishops.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The youngest, a middle-school basketball coach who’s thinking about becoming a deacon or pastor, isn’t sure.
    — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of deacon

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