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asceticism
asceticism
/əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm/
noun
Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
(
ascesis
,
asceticism
,
askesis
)
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
(
asceticism
,
nonindulgence
,
austerity
)
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
(
asceticism
)
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Asceticism promotes self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
Asceticism promotes self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
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