Semimonastic

//ˌsɛmiməˈnæstɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having certain monastic aspects. not-comparable

    "The Beghards lived in semimonastic communities, without taking formal vows."

Example

More examples

"The Beghards lived in semimonastic communities, without taking formal vows."

Etymology

From semi- + monastic.

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