Canadian French Meaning of ascetic

ascète

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Definitions and Meaning of ascetic in English

Wordnet

ascetic (n)

someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline

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ascetic (a)

pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

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ascetic (s)

practicing great self-denial

Webster

ascetic (a.)

Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

Webster

ascetic (n.)

In the early church, one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life, characterized by devotion, extreme self-denial, and self-mortification; a hermit; a recluse; hence, one who practices extreme rigor and self-denial in religious things.

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