💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ascetism"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ascetical | ascetic |
| asceticismnoun | The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity. |
| asceticnoun | One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. |
| asceticsnoun | One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. |
| monasticismnoun | (religion) The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work. |
| monachismnoun | Monasticism. |
| austeritiesnoun | (economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both. |
| celibacynoun | (by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations. |
| aniconismnoun | A prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped. |
| monastic | Of or relating to monasteries or monks. |
| anchoritenoun | One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit. |
| eremitismnoun | The state of being a hermit; seclusion from society. |
| cisterciannoun | A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer. |
| anchoritesnoun | One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit. |
| monolatrynoun | The worship of a single deity (possibly while believing in the existence of others). |
| celibatenoun | One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. |
| eremitenoun | A hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone. |
| pietistnoun | A supporter of pietism. |
| pietismnoun | (Christianity, often capitalized) A movement in the Lutheran church in the late 17th and 18th centuries, calling for practical and devout Christianity. |
| monkhoodnoun | The state of being a monk. |
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