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cloisterism en · NOUN

Etymology

From cloister + -ism.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A cloistered attitude or policy; a tendency to isolate oneself from others and their needs and problems.
    • 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, […] 2007, Terry Michael Moore, Culture Matters, page 117:

Relateds

ivory tower · isolationism