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asceticism vs monasticism

monasticism vs asceticism

asceticism and monasticism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
asceticism Yes No No No
monasticism Yes No No No
As nouns, monasticism is a hyponym of asceticism; that is, monasticism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than asceticism:
  • asceticism: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
  • monasticism: asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
asceticism (noun) monasticism (noun)
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint 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 trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Difference between asceticism and monasticism

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