‖n. [ NL. See Monad. ] (Zool.) A genus of minute flagellate Infusoria of which there are many species, both free and attached. See Illust. under Monad. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Monasteries [ L. monasterium, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; a solitary, a monk, fr. &unr_; to be alone, live in solitude, fr. mo`nos alone. Cf. Minister. ] A house of religious retirement, or of secusion from ordinary temporal concerns, especially for monks; -- more rarely applied to such a house for females. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_; monk: cf. F. monastique. See Monastery. ] 1. Of or pertaining to monasteries, or to their occupants, rules, etc., as, monastic institutions or rules. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Secluded from temporal concerns and devoted to religion; recluse. “A life monastic.” Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
