myEtymology.com: Greek etymology of monasterion

Etymology of the Greek word monasterion (μοναστήριον)

the Late Greek word monasterion, μοναστήριον

derived from the Greek word monazein, μονάζω

derived from the Greek word monos, μόνος (alone; single; remaining; sole or single; by implication, mere)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *men-

Word found in Late Greek