monkery

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Synonyms: monkey, mockery, mongery, minkery, wonkery

Antonyms: monkey, mockery, mongery, minkery, wonkery

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|dated|often|_|pejorative}} The practices of monks; the way of life, behavior, etc. characteristic of [[monk]]s; [[monastic]] life.
2. {{lb|en|dated|pejorative}} [[monasticism|Monasticism]].
3. {{lb|en|dated|often|pejorative|or|humorous}} A [[monastery]].
4. {{lb|en|dated|collectively}} [[monk|Monks]], considered as a group. (Compare {{m|en|clergy}}, {{m|en|laity}}.)

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