monk

Definition

  • noun: a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
  • noun: a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery
  • synonyms: ecclesiastic, conventual, monastic

Examples

  • Catholic/Buddhist 'monks'

  • a 'monkish' way of life

  • a quiet 'monkish' man

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mankind can finally be set free, and we can do it, Robert. The three of us. How is Silas? Is he--? Is he alive? The monk? Bishop, how would you know this killer's name? Get me out of here, Fache. Wait. Langdon never came to you (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) Compounding keywords: Knight, Pope, Grail. Your precious treasure was almost lost, and with it, my fortune. Can you believe how well I did? I even convinced the monk. I should be in theatre. A toast to our success, Teacher. The end of the journey is near. Your identity shall go (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code