asceticism

as·cet·i·cism  (-st-szm)

n.

1. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

2. The doctrine that the ascetic life releases the soul from bondage to the body and permits union with the divine.

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asceticism

a severe self-deprivation for ethical, religious, or intellectual ends. — ascetic, n., adj.

See also: Behavior

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	asceticism - the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
	2.	asceticism - the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) austerity, nonindulgence self-denial, self-discipline - the trait of practicing self discipline monasticism - asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
	3.	asceticism - rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint ascesis self-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

Translations

asceticism [əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm] n → ascetismo

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asceticism [əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm] n → ascétisme m

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asceticism [əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm] ascetic n → Askese f

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asceticism [əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm] n → ascetismo