What is monasticism

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Monasticism (adjective): Of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns. Thanks for ChaChaing!

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Source: monasticism - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary | www.merriam-webster.com

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Monasticism comes from 'monachos', a solitary person, & describes people who retreat from society to fulfill personal salvation.

Mar 25 2009, 08:59pm | Source: Monasticism in Medieval Christianity | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | www.metmuseum.org

Monasticism is showing the characteristics of monks or nuns, their manner of life, or their religious obligations. ChaCha again!

Feb 25 2009, 01:53pm | Source: monastic definition |Dictionary.com | dictionary.reference.com

It is defined as: of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns. Thank you for using ChaCha. ChaCha on!

Dec 17 2008, 09:29pm | Source: monasticism - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary | www.merriam-webster.com