Monasticism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Monasticism :  (noun)

1: asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience

Based on WordNet 2.0

Monasticism : \Mo*nas"ti*cism\, n. The monastic life, system, or condition. --Milman.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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