5 letter words starting with MON

Monks

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a member of a religious community of men who live according to a particular rule and usually wear robes and shave their heads
• a man who is a member of a brotherhood living in a monastery and devoted to a discipline prescribed by his order

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /mʌŋks/
• UK: /mʌŋks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "monks" comes from the Old English "munuc," which means "monastic." Monks have been a part of many religious traditions throughout history, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. They are known for their dedication to a particular religious discipline and their simple way of life. Today, there are still many monastic communities around the world, although their numbers have declined in recent years.

5. Synonyms: friar, brother, religious, monkish, cloistered

6. Related Words: abbot, nun, friar, hermit, saint

7. Example Sentences:

• The monks rise early each morning to begin their daily prayers.
• He spent several years living as a monk in a remote monastery.
• The monastery was home to a community of monks who devoted their lives to prayer and meditation.

Monks

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a member of a religious community of men who live according to a particular rule and usually wear robes and shave their heads
• a man who is a member of a brotherhood living in a monastery and devoted to a discipline prescribed by his order

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /mʌŋks/
• UK: /mʌŋks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "monks" comes from the Old English "munuc," which means "monastic." Monks have been a part of many religious traditions throughout history, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. They are known for their dedication to a particular religious discipline and their simple way of life. Today, there are still many monastic communities around the world, although their numbers have declined in recent years.

5. Synonyms: friar, brother, religious, monkish, cloistered

6. Related Words: abbot, nun, friar, hermit, saint

7. Example Sentences:

• The monks rise early each morning to begin their daily prayers.
• He spent several years living as a monk in a remote monastery.
• The monastery was home to a community of monks who devoted their lives to prayer and meditation.

Parts of Speech

Mondo is a noun.

Definitions

Mondo refers to a large, often global, issue or topic that is of great importance or concern.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmɑndoʊ/
• UK: /ˈmɒndoʊ/

Origin and Usage

Mondo is an Italian word that translates to "world" or "globe." It entered English usage in the mid-20th century and is often used in reference to global issues or topics that affect people worldwide.

Synonyms

Other words that can be used to describe a mondo include global issue, worldwide concern, and international topic.

Related Words

• Demon
• Model
• Mould
• Round
• Sodom

Example Sentences

• The COVID-19 pandemic is a mondo that has affected people all around the world.
• Climate change is a mondo issue that requires international cooperation to address.
• The refugee crisis is a mondo that requires a global response.