Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > M Synonyms of monasticism Find synonyms for: Noun 1. monasticism, austerity, asceticism, nonindulgence usage: asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of monasticism (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: bilious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language