1. people who live in religious communities and have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; monks and nuns
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The monastics spent their days in prayer and meditation.
• Medieval monastics preserved many ancient texts through careful copying.
• The abbey housed over fifty monastics from various orders.
• These monastics have dedicated their lives to serving others.
• The monastics gathered in the chapel for evening prayers.
• Buddhist monastics wear distinctive robes to signify their commitment.