Definitions for monachism

monachism mon·a·chism

Spelling: [mon-uh-kiz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈmɒn əˌkɪz əm/

Monachism is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 424 anagrams from letters in monachism (achimmnos).

Definitions for monachism

noun

  1. monasticism.

Origin of monachism

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

Examples for monachism

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

monachism itself, so rich and fruitful once, now all rotted into peat.

Of the later days of monachism it is not so pleasant to write.

Anthony is recognized as the first Christian monk and the first organizer and father of Christian monachism (see Monasticism).

The subsequent history of Greek monachism has little interest.

At the time of his death (c. 901) monachism was in a bad way.

monachism recognized what feudalism did not,--the claims of man as man.

If so, but not otherwise, you may then embrace the duties of monachism.

In the latter there is something that directly points at monachism.

monachism became more practical and less visionary and wild.

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