monnik

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch monic, from Old Dutch *monik, from Vulgar Latin monicus, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin monachus, from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, “single, solitary”), from μόνος (mónos, “alone”). Compare German Mönch, English monk.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔnɪk/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔnɪk
  • Hyphenation: mo‧nnik

Noun

monnik m (plural monniken, diminutive monnikje n)

  1. monk

Derived terms
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