(~s)
A ~ is a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community that follows the rule of St. Benedict.
...the famous ~ abbey of St Mary.
N-COUNT: oft N n
(~s)
A ~ is a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community that follows the rule of St. Benedict.
...the famous ~ abbey of St Mary.
N-COUNT: oft N n
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012