Associations to the word «Asceticism»

Wiktionary

ASCETICISM, noun. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

Dictionary definition

ASCETICISM, noun. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
ASCETICISM, noun. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
ASCETICISM, noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.

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