ascetic
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[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (askētikos), from ἀσκητής (askētēs), “‘monk, hermit’”), from ἀσκέω (askeō), “‘I exercise’”).
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ascetic (comparative more ascetic, superlative most ascetic)
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- Of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
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related to Ascetics
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ascetic (plural ascetics)
- One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
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devotee to the practice of self-denial
