monasticism

[ muh-nas-tuh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. the monastic system, condition, or mode of life.

monasticism

/ məˈnæstɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. the monastic system, movement, or way of life

Word History and Origins

Origin of monasticism¹

First recorded in 1785–95; monastic + -ism

Example Sentences

The flowing beard and hair that he kept throughout most of his life, coupled with his sometimes caustic intensity, led writers to invoke Rasputin or monasticism in describing Mr. Andre.

From New York Times

In many ways, he personifies the modern Silicon Valley dichotomy between spirituality and hustle, between monasticism and flamboyance.

From New York Times

Her older brother Patrick withdrew for years into Buddhist monasticism and still lives abroad, sunk in his coding and largely out of touch.

From Los Angeles Times

What brought them peace was the thing that guided them to their monasticism in the first place - connecting with their personal faith.

From BBC

Thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square cheered at his unveiling as Benedict XVI, a name chosen in honor of the pope who sought peace during World War I and of one of Europe’s patron saints, who pioneered Western monasticism and was “a powerful reminder of the indispensable Christian roots” of Europe, the new pontiff explained later.

From Los Angeles Times