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monasticism

mo·nas·ti·cism
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-nas-tuh-siz-uh m]
    • /məˈnæs təˌsɪz əm/
    • /mə.ˈnæ.stɪ.sɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-nas-tuh-siz-uh m]
    • /məˈnæs təˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of monasticism word

  • noun monasticism the monastic system, condition, or mode of life. 1
  • noun monasticism The religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work. 1
  • noun monasticism austere lifestyle of a monk 1
  • noun monasticism the monastic system, movement, or way of life 0
  • noun monasticism the monastic system or way of life 0

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Origin of monasticism

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; monastic + -ism

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Parts of speech for Monasticism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

monasticism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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