monasticism
English
Etymology
From monastic (“relating to monks”) + -ism.
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
Related terms
- monastic
- monk
- nun
Translations
religious practice
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