Monk

A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others following the same path. The word comes from the Greek monachos (μοναχός), commonly translated as a solitary person, and by convention almost always refers to men (while the term nun is more commonly used to refer to female monastics), although it may be applied to women as well.

See also

• Bhikkhu/Bhikshu— Buddhist monk
• Monasticism
• Religious order
• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Pachomius — early example of monastic organizer
• Rule of St Benedict
• Brother Cadfael — a famous recent fictional monk
• Lay brothers
• Bede