noun
- plural of monk; men who are members of a religious community and typically live in a monastery under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Examples
- The monks spent their days in prayer and meditation.
- Buddhist monks wear orange robes in many traditions.
- The monastery housed twenty monks who followed a strict daily schedule.
- Medieval monks preserved many ancient texts by copying them by hand.
- The monks grew vegetables in their garden to support the community.
- Tibetan monks are known for their chanting and spiritual practices.