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KK Pronunciation

〔 әˋsєtәˏsIzәm 〕

Pronunciation

〔 әˊsetisizәm 〕


Overview of noun asceticism

The noun asceticism has 3 senses


  • asceticism -- (the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state)

  • austerity, asceticism, nonindulgence -- (the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures))

  • asceticism, ascesis -- (rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint)