Monial
Monial is a rare English term with uncertain scope. In historical dictionaries, it appears as an adjective meaning “of or relating to a monastery or monastic life” and as a noun referring to a person in religious orders, especially a nun.
The form likely derives from Latin monialis, meaning “nun,” via Old French moniale. The word is most
As an adjective, monial is used in scholarly contexts to describe monastic properties, duties, or institutions.
In modern English, monial is rarely used in everyday language and is typically encountered only in historical
Related terms include monastic, nun, cloister, and monasticism.