hieromonk

hi·er·o·monk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-er-uh-muhngk, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˈhaɪ ər əˌmʌŋk, ˈhaɪ rə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-er-uh-muhngk, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˈhaɪ ər əˌmʌŋk, ˈhaɪ rə-/

Definitions of hieromonk word

noun hieromonk a monk who is also a priest. 1
noun hieromonk a monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest. 0

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Origin of hieromonk

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; partial translation of Late Greek or Medieval Greek hierómonachos. See hiero-, monk

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hieromonk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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