MONASTICISM

monasticism

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

monasticism (countable and uncountable, plural monasticisms)

(religion) The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.

Synonyms

• monachism

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*nas"ti*cism, n.

Definition: The monastic life, system, or condition. Milman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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