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单词 anchorism
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Definition of anchorism in English:

anchorism

nounˈaŋkərɪz(ə)m
mass nounrare
  • The state of living as a religious recluse.

    as he longed for anchorism he went to Scetis, following a Cherub
    Example sentencesExamples
    • They introduce no monachism or anchorism; they eat and drink and are apparelled like other men, and use those recreations that other men do.
    • Antony had, in his mid-life, made a decision in favor of anchorism against the monastic and political involvement
    • There are few men for whom pure anchorism is safe.
    • He lived very frugally in a small thatched cottage at Ickford in the greatest obscurity and anchorism.
    • Anchorism was slightly more popular among women than men in the twelfth century.
    Synonyms
    austerity, self-denial, abstinence, abstemiousness, non-indulgence, self-discipline, frugality, simplicity, rigour, strictness, severity

Origin

Late 16th century: from Old English anchor 'recluse, hermit' (from medieval Latin anchorita anchorite) + -ism.

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