Asceticism
Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures through self-discipline, self-imposed poverty, and simple living, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world or continue to be part of their society, but typically adopt a frugal lifestyle, characterized by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and also spend time fasting while concentrating on religion, prayer, or meditation. Some individuals have also attempted an ascetic lifestyle to free themselves from addictions to things such as alcohol, smoking, drugs, sex, porn, lavish food, and entertainment.
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- nounOne who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
- adjectiveOf or relating to ascetics
- adjectiveCharacterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
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