Italian word monastero comes from Proto-Indo-European *mnā-, Proto-Indo-European *mī-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *mnā- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to think |
| *mī- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| μόνος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| μοναστήριον | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| monasterium | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) cell; area used by a monk.. (Medieval Latin) monastery. |
| monastero | Italian (ita) | Convent, nunnery. Monastery. |