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Asceticism Definition & Meaning

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

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What does asceticism mean?
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
What part of speech is asceticism?
Asceticism is a noun.
How many definitions does asceticism have?
Asceticism has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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