Word: monkery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: monk
er
y
Definition: Monasticism; asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Morphemes:
Affix: monk
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μοναχός
Language: grc
Decoded: monakhos
Meaning: single, solitary
Affix: -ery
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "a class, group, or collection of."
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.