asceticism

Noun
  1. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state (synset 105967949)
    is a type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  2. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) (synset 104889193)
    is a type of: self-denial, self-discipline - the trait of practicing self discipline
    subtypes: monasticism - asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
    same as: austerity, nonindulgence
  3. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint (synset 101070936)
    is a type of: self-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
    same as: ascesis

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