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monkhood

[ muhngk-hoo d ]

/ ˈmʌŋk hʊd /

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noun

the condition or profession of a monk.

monks collectively.

Origin of monkhood

Middle English monkehode, Old English munuchād. See monk, -hood

Words nearby monkhood

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Example sentences from the Web for monkhood

There is only one opinion amongst all those who have tried to study the Buddhist monkhood—that their conduct is admirable.

The Soul of a People |H. Fielding
Alas, if 201 the faith of the cheese-monger is become adulterated, what shall we say of the faith of our monkhood?

The Book of Khalid |Ameen Rihani
I found, too, that a lofty idea prevails in Ceylon in regard to the status of the monkhood.

Buddhism, In its Connexion With Brahmanism and Hinduism, and In Its Contrast with Christianity |Sir Monier Monier-Williams
In the former I noticed a large central hall, in which the ceremony of admission to the monkhood takes place.

Buddhism, In its Connexion With Brahmanism and Hinduism, and In Its Contrast with Christianity |Sir Monier Monier-Williams

It bids a man, if he strives after perfection, abandon the world and lead a life of monkhood.

Buddhism, In its Connexion With Brahmanism and Hinduism, and In Its Contrast with Christianity |Sir Monier Monier-Williams

British Dictionary definitions for monkhood

monkhood

/ (ˈmʌŋkhʊd) /

noun

the condition of being a monk

monks collectively