Definition of monkery Monkery

monk•er•y

We found 6 definitions of monkery from 2 different sources.

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What does monkery mean?

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  • monkery (Noun)
    The practices of monks; the way of life, behavior, etc. characteristic of monks; monastic life.
  • monkery (Noun)
    monasticism.
  • monkery (Noun)
    A monastery.
  • monkery (Noun)
    monks, considered as a group.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • monkery (n.)
    The life of monks; monastic life; monastic usage or customs; -- now usually applied by way of reproach.
  • monkery (n.)
    A collective body of monks.

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monkery in sign language
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