noun as in strong fondness

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monk, nun, friar

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Example Sentences

Example:Like the monk, he found peace and solace in a solitary life dedicated to God.

Definition:A male religious person who lives apart from the world and devotes themselves to the service of God or a religious organization, especially as a member of a particular religious community.

From monk

Example:The nun lived her life in seclusion, meditating and praying for her community.

Definition:A woman religious who has taken the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, usually living in a convent and setting aside her secular life for a spiritual one.

From nun

Example:The friar was known for his missionary work and passion for spreading the teachings of the faith.

Definition:A member of a mendicant religious order in the Catholic Church, traditionally living in community and usually working among the people rather than in monasteries.

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