monasticism

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Etymology

From monastic + -ism.

Noun

monasticism

1. (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

• German: Monastizismus, Mönchtum
• Italian: monachesimo
• Portuguese: monasticismo

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