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monastery in Malay

biara

UK/ˈmɒnəstɹi//ˈmɑnəˌstɛɹi/

monastery in Malay: biara. In English, monastery means a residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

Malay words for monastery

building for monks
biara

English meaning of monastery

  1. noun A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

Full definition of monastery

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Questions about monastery in Malay

What is the meaning of monastery in Malay?
Monastery in Malay is biara.
Apakah maksud monastery dalam bahasa Melayu?
Monastery: biara.
What does monastery mean in English?
Monastery means a residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

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