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Etymology of the Greek word monastikos (μοναστικός)

the Late Greek word monastikos, μοναστικός

derived from the Greek word monastes

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