Definitions for monasticism
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1. monasticismnoun

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

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1. monasticismnoun

   the religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work

2. Etymology: From Greek μοναχός (a solitary person).

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1. Monasticism

   Monasticism (from Ancient Greek μοναχός, monakhos, from μόνος, monos, 'alone'), also referred to as monachism, or monkhood, is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions as well as in other faiths such as Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. In other religions monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism, or plays a marginal role, as in modern Judaism. Many monastics live in abbeys, convents, monasteries or priories to separate themselves from the secular world, unless they are in mendicant or missionary orders.

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1. monasticism

   Monasticism is a religious or spiritual way of life that involves renouncing worldly pursuits to fully devote oneself to spiritual work. It often includes a vow of celibacy, poverty, and obedience, along with living in isolation from the rest of the world. Monasticism is prevalent in many religions including Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, among others. The individuals pursuing this lifestyle are generally known as monks or nuns.

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1. Monasticismnoun

   the monastic life, system, or condition

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1. Monasticism

   Monasticism or monkhood is a religious way of life that involves renouncing worldly pursuits to fully devote one's self to spiritual work. Monastic life plays an important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox tradition. Similar forms of religious life also exist in other faiths, most notably in Buddhism, but also Hinduism and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably. Males pursuing a monastic life are generally called monks while female monastics are called nuns. The way of addressing monastics differs between the Christian traditions. For a general rule, in Roman Catholicism, monks and nuns are called brother or sister, while in Orthodox Christianity, they are called father or mother. This is not an absolute rule as their address varies depending on their rank and monastic tradition.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of monasticism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of monasticism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=monasticism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Monasticism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monasticism
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=monasticism