துறவறம்

Tamil

Etymology

From துறவு (tuṟavu, “parting, separation”) +‎ அறம் (aṟam, “happiness, pleasure”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /t̪ʊrɐʋɐrɐm/

Noun

துறவறம் • (tuṟavaṟam)

  1. monkhood, nunhood, asceticism
    Synonym: சந்நியாசம் (canniyācam)

Antonyms

See also
  • துறவி (tuṟavi)
  • சாமியார் (cāmiyār)
  • சந்நியாசி (canniyāci)

References
  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “துறவறம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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