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monasticism
[ muh-nas-tuh-siz-uhm ]
monasticism
/ məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm /
noun
- the monastic system, movement, or way of life
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monasticism1
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Example Sentences
A large Church reformation and the noblest period of monasticism occurred in his day, and received deep marks of his genius.
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The genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.
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The church is wedded to monasticism; one supports the other, and both make a unity exceedingly efficient in the Middle Ages.
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Moreover, monasticism encouraged whatever it thought would make the soul triumphant over the body, almost independent of it.
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Not even miracles can authenticate a religion which preaches monasticism and celibacy.
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