MONACHISM

Etymology

Noun

monachism (countable and uncountable, plural monachisms)

Monasticism. [from 16th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Mon"a*chism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. monachisme.]

Definition: The system and influences of a monastic life; monasticism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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