Occupy in monastic style (7)

I believe the answer is:

inhabit

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'occupy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in monastic style' is the wordplay.
'monastic style' becomes 'habit' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'in'+'habit'='INHABIT'

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(Other definitions for inhabit that I've seen before include "Live in (a place)" , "Occupy - settle" , "Tenant" , "Dwell in" , "Live in, occupy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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