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Ascetism

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asceticismnounThe principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
asceticnounOne who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
asceticsnounOne 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.
monachismnounMonasticism.
austeritiesnoun(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
celibacynoun(by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations.
aniconismnounA prohibition against artists depicting religious figures such as divinities, prophets, or anything that can be worshiped.
monasticOf or relating to monasteries or monks.
anchoritenounOne who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
eremitismnounThe state of being a hermit; seclusion from society.
cisterciannounA member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.
anchoritesnounOne who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
monolatrynounThe worship of a single deity (possibly while believing in the existence of others).
celibatenounOne 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.
eremitenounA hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.
pietistnounA 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.
monkhoodnounThe state of being a monk.

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