monasticism
Plural: monasticisms
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
- The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.
Origin / Etymology
From monastic (“relating to monks”) + -ism.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 17
monasticism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordmonasticism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
monasticism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 21
monasticism: valid Words With Friends Word