asceticism
Meaning
noun
- the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
- the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
- rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
Synonyms for asceticism
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