monasticism

[ muh-nas-tuh-siz-uhm ]

/ məˈnæs təˌsɪz əm /

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noun

the monastic system, condition, or mode of life.

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Origin of monasticism

First recorded in 1785–95; monastic + -ism

Words nearby monasticism

monarda, monas, Monash, monastery, monastic, monasticism, Monastral, monatomic, monaul, monaural, monaxial

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How to use monasticism in a sentence

A large Church reformation and the noblest period of monasticism occurred in his day, and received deep marks of his genius.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol X|Various
The genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord
The church is wedded to monasticism; one supports the other, and both make a unity exceedingly efficient in the Middle Ages.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord
Moreover, monasticism encouraged whatever it thought would make the soul triumphant over the body, almost independent of it.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII|John Lord

Not even miracles can authenticate a religion which preaches monasticism and celibacy.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik

British Dictionary definitions for monasticism

monasticism

/ (məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm) /

noun

the monastic system, movement, or way of life

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