monasticism

[ muh-nas-tuh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. the monastic system, condition, or mode of life.

monasticism

/ məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. the monastic system, movement, or way of life

Word History and Origins

Origin of monasticism¹

First recorded in 1785–95; monastic + -ism

Example Sentences

A large Church reformation and the noblest period of monasticism occurred in his day, and received deep marks of his genius.

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The genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.

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The church is wedded to monasticism; one supports the other, and both make a unity exceedingly efficient in the Middle Ages.

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Moreover, monasticism encouraged whatever it thought would make the soul triumphant over the body, almost independent of it.

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Not even miracles can authenticate a religion which preaches monasticism and celibacy.

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