Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cloisterism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: clois-ter-ism
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cloistered attitude or policy; a tendency to isolate oneself from others and their needs and problems.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"That will require a sharp break from the evangelical "cloisterism" of the day, in which we sit contented in our churches, enjoying our self-directed worship, […]"

Etymology

From cloister + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: cloister

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

ivory tower

Frequently Paired Words

isolationism ivory tower

Questions

What does cloisterism mean?: A cloistered attitude or policy; a tendency to isolate oneself from others and their needs and problems.
Where does cloisterism come from?: From cloister + -ism.

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