as in cloister
a residence for men under religious vows Gregory Mendel worked out his concepts of genetics by doing breeding experiments using pea plants in the monastery's garden

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Recent Examples of monastery The buyers, visitors, and monasteries also don’t know so much about the quality of the work. Sakshi Agrawal, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024 The monastery is a place with a deep connection to the past. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024 Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco Immerse yourself in the culture of Cuzco at this hotel set in a former monastery. Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 Around 70 people also stayed in the monastery, at a school or with local residents, according to those who remained and spoke to NBC News. Zoya Awky, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monastery 

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“Monastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monastery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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