Monasticism

What do we mean by monasticism?

The monastic life or system, especially as practiced in a monastery. noun

The corporate life of religious communities under the vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience to a superior; the monastic system or condition. noun

The condition or state of living like a monk, in religious retirement from the world. noun

The monastic life, system, or condition. noun

The religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work 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 noun

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Words that sound like monasticism:
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