Found 2 items, similar to monasticism.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: monasticism
monasticism
n : asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in
a community under a common rule and characterized by
celibacy and poverty and obedience
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Monasticism
Monasticism
\Mo*nas"ti*cism\, n.
The monastic life, system, or condition. --Milman.
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