Asceticism
[ə'setɪsɪz(ə)m] or [ə'sɛtɪsɪzəm]
Definition
(noun.) rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
(noun.) the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
Checker: Sheena--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.
Edited by Adela
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Austerity, mortification.
Typist: Ludwig
Unserious Contents or Definition
To 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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