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Definition of asceticism

asceticism

/əˈsɛt.ə.sɪ.zəm/
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Adverb:ascetically
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Adjective:ascetic
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• noun

1

The practice or doctrine of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example

"The monks practiced strict asceticism, living in bare stone cells and fasting for days at a time."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'askētikos' (meaning 'rigorously self-disciplined'), from 'askēsis' ('exercise' or 'training'), which originally described the physical regimen of athletes before being adopted by early Christian monks to describe spiritual discipline.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asceticism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asceticism
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