asceticism — the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsetɪsɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 종교적 목적으로 모든 쾌락을 포기하고 엄격한 자기 절제를 실천하는 것, 금욕주의
Korean pronunciation: 어**세**터시즘
Example Sentences
- His asceticism was so extreme that he gave up Netflix and actually started reading books.
- The hermit's asceticism included eating only once a day and owning no possessions.
- Her brief attempt at asceticism ended when she discovered the hotel's complimentary chocolate.
asceticism
NOUN//əˈsetɪsɪzəm//
the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
A monk practices asceticism by refusing luxurious food for prayer
Through criticism's noise, asceticism finds mysticism's voice!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek askētikos meaning 'rigorously self-disciplined,' originally referring to athletes who trained rigorously for competitions. The term later evolved to describe religious practitioners who adopted similar strict discipline for spiritual purposes.
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📝Examples
“His asceticism was so extreme that he gave up Netflix and actually started reading books.”
“The hermit's asceticism included eating only once a day and owning no possessions.”
“Her brief attempt at asceticism ended when she discovered the hotel's complimentary chocolate.”
“Many religious traditions incorporate periods of asceticism for spiritual growth.”
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