俗世を離れ、精神的な仕事に専念することを特徴とする宗教的な生活様式。

a religious way of life characterized by renouncing worldly pursuits to fully devote oneself to spiritual work.

asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience

宗教生活の一形態としての苦行。通常、共通の規則に基づいて共同体で行われ、独身、貧困、服従を特徴とする。