monasticism
the monastic system, condition, or mode of life.
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How to use monasticism in a sentence
A large Church reformation and the noblest period of monasticism occurred in his day, and received deep marks of his genius.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol X | VariousThe genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John LordThe church is wedded to monasticism; one supports the other, and both make a unity exceedingly efficient in the Middle Ages.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John LordMoreover, monasticism encouraged whatever it thought would make the soul triumphant over the body, almost independent of it.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII | John LordNot even miracles can authenticate a religion which preaches monasticism and celibacy.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
British Dictionary definitions for monasticism
/ (məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm) /
the monastic system, movement, or way of life
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