noun
- systems or practices of monastic life; the principles and way of life of monks and nuns living in religious communities
Usage: plural form
Examples
- Different monasticisms developed across various religious traditions.
- Eastern and Western monasticisms have distinct characteristics.
- The scholar compared Buddhist and Christian monasticisms.
- Medieval monasticisms played important roles in preserving knowledge.
- Various monasticisms emphasize prayer, work, and community life.
- The book examines monasticisms throughout history.