monk
Definition
A male member of a religious order, especially in Christianity, Buddhism, or other traditions, who lives in a monastery under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Informally, a person who leads a simple, ascetic lifestyle, often withdrawing from worldly distractions.
In certain contexts, a solitary or reclusive individual devoted to spiritual or intellectual pursuits.
Examples
The monk traded his smartphone for a rosary, only to invent a viral app for chanting mantras in his downtime.
After a week in the monastery, the tech bro monk declared email the true path to inner peace.
The monk's vow of poverty backfired when he became an accidental influencer with his herbal tea recipes.
In the silent order, the monk communicated via interpretive dance, confusing everyone including the abbot.