monkery

[ muhng-kuh-ree ]

noun

, Disparaging.

, plural monk·er·ies.

1. the mode of life, behavior, etc., of monks; monastic life.
2. a monastery.
3. monkeries, the practices, beliefs, etc., of monks.

monkery

/ ˈmʌŋkərɪ /

noun

1. monastic life or practices
2. a monastery or monks collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of monkery¹

First recorded in 1530–40; monk + -ery

Example Sentences

In the Twelfth Century a college was merely a monkery that took in boarders, and learning was acquired by absorption.

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Then follows an amusing story of "that Bishop of Bellay, who has writ so much against monks and monkery."

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The fondness for monkery is easily deduced from some of the best principles in the human heart.

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The mountain itself, although far beyond the dominions of Shoa, is renowned as the most sacred seat of monkery.

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His father hated monkery, and he shared the feeling; but, if it would save him, why hesitate?

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