Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A man who has chosen to live a life of religious devotion, often in a monastery, detached from worldly pursuits.
Monk
/mʌŋk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The monk lives in a quiet temple.Monks often meditate to find inner peace.
Etymology:
The word monk originates from the Old English munuc, borrowed from Late Latin monachus, meaning a solitary or hermit, derived from Greek monachos (solitary), from monos (alone).
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