Associations to the word «Monasticism»
Noun
- Benedictine
- Cistercian
- Hermit
- Benedict
- Mysticism
- Monk
- Monastery
- Papacy
- Christianity
- Orthodoxy
- Spirituality
- Basil
- Chastity
- Bede
- Intolerance
- Nun
- Buddhism
- Cymru
- Liturgy
- Orthodox
- Syriac
- Athos
- Martyrdom
- Buddhist
- Abbot
- Sacrament
- Kell
- Reformation
- Fasting
- Antony
- Caves
- Desert
- Layman
- Veneration
- Celtic
- Gaul
- Schism
- Hermitage
- Egypt
- Chivalry
- Maha
- Shamanism
- Plough
- Persecution
- Ignatius
- Clergy
- Patriotism
- Kiev
- Priesthood
- Obedience
- Vocation
- Vow
- Preaching
- Hinduism
- Reform
- Prodigy
- Holiness
- Knighthood
- Solitude
- Protestantism
- Reformer
- Ideal
- Meditation
- Piety
- Observance
- Cen
- Messiah
- Sinai
- Convent
- Greco
- Franciscan
- Revival
- Repentance
Adjective
Wiktionary
MONASTICISM, noun. The religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work
Dictionary definition
MONASTICISM, noun. 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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