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ASCETICISM

\ɐsˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm], \ɐsˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm], \ɐ_s_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of ASCETICISM

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The mode of life adopted by one who renounces the world; severe self-denial.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Ascetic belief and conduct.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The state or practice of an ascetic.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The practice of ascetics.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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