Complete Definition of "monasticism"

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Etymology
From Greek μονα��� (a solitary person).

Noun
monasticism

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

Related terms
monastic
monk
nun

Translations
trans-top|religious practice
Czech: mnišství n
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