"possessionlessness" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /pəˈzɛʃn̩.ləs.nəs/ [UK]
Etymology: From possessionless + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|possessionless|ness}} possessionless + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} possessionlessness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of having no possessions. Tags: uncountable Related terms: possessionless
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