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
Thetford, England, population about 25,500, has been mostly quiet since King Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries kneecapped the local economy in 1540.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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 idea resonated, reminding her of monasteries she’d once visited on a trip to France.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025
The same thing has happened in Trappist monasteries throughout the centuries.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
