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tonsured

/ˈtɒnʃərd/ /ˈtɒnʃʊərd/

Meanings
verb
To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

Examples :

"The young monk tonsured his head as he dedicated his life to the monastery. "
religion ritual appearance theology

Related Words

Illustration humility

humility noun

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

"Despite his success, the doctor's humility allowed him to learn from every patient. "

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monastery noun

/ˈmɒnəstɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

"The monks at the monastery spent their days studying religious texts. "

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vocation noun

/vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

"After years of volunteering at the animal shelter, Maria realized her vocation was to work with animals and become a veterinarian. "

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life noun

/laɪf/

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.

"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life.  He gave up on life."

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monk noun

/mʌŋk/

A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

"The monk spent his days in prayer and meditation, dedicating his life to serving God. "

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sign noun

/saɪn/

(sometimes also used uncountably) A visible indication.

"I gave them a thumbs-up sign."

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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head noun

/hɛd/

The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth and main sense organs.

"Be careful when you pet that dog on the head; it may bite."

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shave verb

/ʃeɪv/

To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.

"He needs to shave his beard every morning before going to work. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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young noun

/jʌŋ/

People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.

"The young of today are well-educated."

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crown noun

/kɹaʊn/ /kɹoʊn/

A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.

"The queen wore a beautiful crown during the royal wedding ceremony. "