asceticism
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Definitions
Noun
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Noun
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Noun
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
More General Terms
doctrine
ism
philosophical system
philosophy
school of thought
self-control
self-denial
self-discipline