First Known Use: before 12th century
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1monk
noun \ˈməŋk\
Definition of MONK
: a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery; also : friar
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Origin of MONK
Middle English, from Old English munuc, from Late Latin monachus, from Late Greek monachos, from Greek, adjective, single, from monos single, alone
2monk
noun
Monk
biographical name \ˈməŋk\
Definition of MONK
Thelonious Sphere 1920–1982 Am. jazz musician
MONK[1] Defined for Kids
monk
noun \ˈməŋk\
Definition of MONK for Kids
: a member of a religious group of men who promise to stay poor, obey the rules of their group, and not get married
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