수도자들이 종교적인 서약을 하고 공동 생활을 하는 건물 또는 건물군.
A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.
예문:
"The medieval monastery was famous for its extensive library of hand-copied manuscripts."
"He spent three months in a Buddhist monastery in the mountains to seek spiritual peace."
수도원 내에서 공동 생활을 하는 수도사들의 집단 또는 공동체.
The community of monks or religious persons living in such an establishment.
예문:
"The monastery voted to accept the new novice into their community."
"The local monastery is known for its charitable work with the homeless."