Australian English Meaning of asceticism

asceticism

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Definitions and Meaning of asceticism in English

Wordnet

asceticism (n)

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

Webster

asceticism (n.)

The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.

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asceticism

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 (es

devotion,Godliness,holiness,morality,prayerfulness,religiousness,Saintliness,sanctity,spirituality,blessedness

Godlessness,impiety,irreverence,ungodliness,ungodliness,evil,Depravity,evilness,Heinousness,monstrosity

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