monachism

American  

[mon-uh-kiz-uhm] / ˈmɒn əˌkɪz əm /

noun

1. monasticism.

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Other Word Forms

• monachist adjective

Etymology

Origin of monachism

1570–80; < Late Latin monach ( us ) monk + -ism

Example Sentences

Introduction of monachism into, 106 James, the Apostle, Eusebius' account of him, ii.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

The spirit of monachism is as distinguishable as if the cowled ghosts of the victims were actually seen flitting along the aisles.

From How to Observe Morals and Manners by Martineau, Harriet

The spirit of those days, when monachism meant all that was purely ideal and beautiful, seems to live again.

From The Story of Assisi by Gordon, Lina Duff

This was a pest which had afflicted the Church ever since the rise of monachism in the fourth century, and it continued unabated.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

But in the West, monachism assumed very different forms, and exercised far higher functions.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole