ascetic

/ษ™หˆsษ›.tษชk/

IPA: /AH0 S EH1 T IH0 K/

noun
  1. 1

    One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or relating to ascetics

  2. 2

    Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

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