monasticism Meaning and Definition
1. 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
Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from μόνος, monos, "alone") or monkhood is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
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