Difference between Benedictine and Monk

What is the difference between Benedictine and Monk?

Benedictine as a noun is a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by saint benedict of nursia. while Monk as a noun is a male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

Benedictine

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia. Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia. A liqueur made from Cognac (French brandy) together with herbs and spices

Monk

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.A male who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.An unmarried man who does not have sexual relationships.A judge.

Example sentence: Creativity itself doesn't care at all about results - the only thing it craves is the process. Learn to love the process and let whatever happens next happen, without fussing too much about it. Work like a monk, or a mule, or some other representative metaphor for diligence. Love the work. Destiny will do what it wants with you, regardless.

We hope you now know whether to use Benedictine or Monk in your sentence.

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