Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascetic
noun
/əˈsɛtɪk/
Definition
A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
Examples
- The ascetic lifestyle often involves fasting and meditation.
- He was known as an ascetic, dedicating his life to prayer and self-denial.
- Many ascetics believe that material possessions distract from spiritual development.
Meaning
The term ascetic refers to someone who chooses to live simply and avoid physical pleasures in pursuit of a higher spiritual goal.
Synonyms
- hermit
- monk
- renunciant
- dissenter
- seeker
