"cloisterism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cloister + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cloister|ism}} cloister + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cloisterism (uncountable)
  1. A cloistered attitude or policy; a tendency to isolate oneself from others and their needs and problems. Tags: uncountable Related terms: isolationism, ivory tower
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