Monastic

German Meaning

klösterlich

mönchisch

English Meaning

  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a monastery. Used often of monks and nuns.
  2. Resembling life in a monastery in style, structure, or manner, especially:
  3. Secluded and contemplative.
  4. Strictly disciplined or regimented.
  5. Self-abnegating; austere.
  6. A monk.