monastic
UK: məˈnæstɪk | US: məˈnæstɪk
adj. relating to monks, nuns, or monasteries; characterized by asceticism or seclusion
adj. resembling the simple, disciplined lifestyle of a religious community
The word "monastic" derives from Late Latin monasticus, which traces back to Greek monastikos (μοναστικός), meaning "solitary" or "pertaining to a monk." The root monast- comes from monazein (to live alone), linked to monos (alone). The suffix -ic (from Latin -icus and Greek -ikos) forms adjectives. The term originally described the secluded lifestyle of early Christian monks but later broadened to denote any disciplined, ascetic way of living.
The monastic life requires vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Her small apartment had a monastic simplicity, with barely any furniture.
The monastery’s monastic rules forbade speaking after sunset.
He adopted a monastic routine, waking at dawn for meditation.
The artist’s monastic dedication to his work left little time for socializing.