monasticism

noun

Etymology

From monastic (“relating to monks”) + -ism.

  1. derived from monasticus
  2. derived from monastique
  3. formed as monasticism — “monastic + -ism

Definitions

  1. The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to…

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

The neighborhood

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