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monas·tic or·der

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  1. order, monastic ordernoun

    a group of person living under a religious rule

    "the order of Saint Benedict"

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  1. monastic order

    A monastic order refers to a religious group whose members, known as monks (male) or nuns (female), choose to isolate themselves from society to focus on spiritual work and personal development. Members live under religious vows, follow specific rules, and devote their lives to prayer, contemplation, and service. Monastic orders can be found in various religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Examples of Christian monastic orders include the Benedictines, Franciscans, and Dominicans.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of monastic order in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of monastic order in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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