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Monastic Moh Nas Tik Adjective Relating Practice Withdrawing Society Live

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(moh-NAS-tik), adjective

Relating to the practice of withdrawing from society to live a quiet, contemplative life, often dedicated to religious faith.

Saint Pachomius founded the first organized Christian MONASTIC community.

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