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monastic

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/məˈnæs.tɪk/ · mo-nas-tic

Relating to monks or monastic life, characterized by austere, contemplative practices.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to monks or monastic life, characterized by austere, contemplative practices.

راہبوں یا راہبانہ زندگی سے متعلق، سخت، غور و فکر کے طریقوں کا حامل۔

راہبانہ

rahbana

Synonyms

asceticeremiticmonkishزاہدراہبنمازی

Antonyms

secularworldlyprofaneدنیاویغیر مذہبیکافر

Common Collocations

  • monastic lifestyle
  • monastic order
  • monastic community

Example Sentences

He chose a monastic life to devote himself entirely to spiritual practice.

اس نے روحانی عمل کے لئے مکمل طور پر خود کو وقف کرنے کے لیے راہبانہ زندگی اختیار کی۔

Us ne roohani amal ke liye mukammal tor par khud ko waqf karne ke liye rahbana zindagi ikhtiyar ki.

The monastic traditions of the region are rich and diverse.

اس علاقے کی راہبانہ روایات بھرپور اور متنوع ہیں۔

Is ilaqay ki rahbana riwayat bharpoor aur mutanaw hain.

Monastic education emphasizes discipline and charity.

راہبانہ تعلیم نظم و ضبط اور خیرات پر زور دیتی ہے۔

Rahbana taleem nazm-o-zabt aur khairat par zor deti hai.

Easily Confused With

monasticism:Monastic refers to the lifestyle or practices of monks while monasticism is the broader religious and social system of such communities.

Word Family

monk
nounراہب
monasticism
nounراہبانیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of monks in monasteries living a simple and disciplined life.

Visualize a peaceful monastery surrounded by nature.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عزلت میں آہستہ آہستہ بنتا ہے یہ راز، راہبوں کی چھاؤں میں خوابوں کا گزر ہوتا ہے۔

Iltā mein āhista āhista banta hai ye raaz, Rahboun ki chāon mein khwābon ka guzar hota hai.

In solitude, this secret slowly unfolds, In the shadows of monks, dreams pass by.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھپے راز کی حفاظت راہب کے جیسے ہوتی ہے۔

Chupe raaz ki hifazat rahb ke jaisay hoti hai.

The protection of hidden secrets is like that of a monk.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "monasticus" — of monks, pertaining to monastic life

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Latin 'monasticus', influenced by Greek 'monachos', referring to a solitary religious life.