MONASTERY


Meaning of MONASTERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmɔnəstərɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) the residence of a religious community, esp. of monks living in seclusion. [ME f. eccl.L monasterium f. eccl.Gk monasterion f. monazo live alone f. monos alone]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.