monk

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /mʌŋk/, SAMPA: /mVNk/

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Noun

Singular monk

Plural monks

Monks

1. (countable) A monk is a person who lives in an abbey or monastery and who has devoted his life to religion.

   The monk lives in the abbey.

Related words

• monastery
• monastic