monastery
noun
a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.
monasteries
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pluralof monastery.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A fire that began Monday in Spain's northeastern Aragon region and has forced the evacuation of 850 people so far is threatening the two monasteries of San Juan de la Pena.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A papal letter reveals that Hadrian appointed Offa the steward of various monasteries dedicated to St. Peter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
In Tibet, monasteries, which were once centres of power, are heavily controlled.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
He inherited great wealth from his father, and seized more from monasteries after breaking with the Catholic church, yet still ended up short on cash.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
“The Security of the Holy Spirit—they guard nunneries and monasteries and that….So we can’t go in that way.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
