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Monastery

/mˈɑnəˌstɛri/
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(noun) A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

These monks live inside the monastery.
They visited the monastery gardens.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient stone ____ is located high up in the mountains, where the monks spend their days in prayer and quiet meditation.

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