Dervishhood

/ˈdɜːrviʃhʊd/ noun

Definition

The state, condition, or status of being a dervish; membership in a dervish order or community.

Etymology

Compound of 'dervish' and the English suffix '-hood' (meaning state or condition), created to express the abstract concept of belonging to or practicing as a dervish.

Kelly Says

Adding '-hood' to make abstract nouns is a uniquely English superpower—we can turn almost any word into a concept, so 'dervishhood' lets us talk about the whole lifestyle and philosophy, not just the person.

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