Anchoritism
Translation of "anchoritism" into Russian
anchoritism
NounUK
/ˈæŋkəˌrɪtɪz(ə)m/
US
/ˈæŋkərɪˌtɪz(ə)m/
anchoritism
Anchoritism was a common practice in medieval Christianity.
Анахоретизм был распространенной практикой в средневековом христианстве.
Definitions
anchoritism
NounUK
/ˈæŋkəˌrɪtɪz(ə)m/
US
/ˈæŋkərɪˌtɪz(ə)m/
The practice of living in religious seclusion as a hermit or recluse, often for spiritual reasons.
Anchoritism was a common practice in medieval times, where individuals would withdraw from society to focus on their spiritual lives.