Defenition of the word monasticism
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Defenition of the word monasticism
- A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
- asceticism practiced in a monastery
- asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Hyponyms for the word monasticism
Hypernyms for the word monasticism
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- asceticism
- austerity
- nonindulgence
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