Meaning asceticism
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asceticism1640s, from ascetic (adj.) + -ism. Sometimes also ascetism (c. 1850).
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asceticismn. refers to a character trait or lifestyle characterized by simplicity, the renunciation of physical pleasures, social withdrawal, and extreme self- discipline.
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asceticismTo dream of asceticism, denotes that you will cultivate strange principles and views, rendering yourself fascinating to strangers, but repulsive to friends.
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asceticismAsceticism is a lifestyle of discipline, self-denial, and abstinence from pleasures. This lifestyle is usually adopted because of religious beliefs. It is a non-indulgent way of living marked by fruga [..]
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asceticism(n) the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state(n) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly p [..]
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asceticismA religious practice of self-denial and even inflicting pain on oneself. Asrava
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asceticism
The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
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