as·cet·i·cism ( -s t  -sz m)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. |
asceticism [əˈsɛtɪˌsɪzəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the behaviour, discipline, or outlook of an ascetic, esp of a religious ascetic
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the principles of ascetic practices, esp in the early Christian Church
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the theory and system of ascetic practices
asceticism
a severe self-deprivation for ethical, religious, or intellectual ends. — ascetic, n., adj.
See also: Behavior
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  asceticism - the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual statedoctrine, 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) 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 |
asceticism
noun self-denial, austerity, rigour, celibacy, abstinence, self-discipline, harshness, puritanism, frugality, plainness, self-abnegation, abstemiousness, self-mortification, mortification of the flesh, rigorousness a life of uncompromising asceticism and absolute poverty
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