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austerity vs monasticism

monasticism vs austerity

austerity and monasticism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
austerity Yes No No No
monasticism Yes No No No
As nouns, monasticism is a hyponym of austerity; that is, monasticism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than austerity:
  • austerity: 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
austerity (noun) monasticism (noun)
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Difference between austerity and monasticism

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