Definition of Asceticism

1. Noun. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.


2. Noun. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
Exact synonyms: Austerity, Nonindulgence
Generic synonyms: Self-denial, Self-discipline
Specialized synonyms: Monasticism
Derivative terms: Austere, Nonindulgent

3. Noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
Exact synonyms: Ascesis
Generic synonyms: Self-control, Self-denial, Self-discipline

Definition of Asceticism

1. n. The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.

Definition of Asceticism

1. Noun. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Asceticism

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Asceticism

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asceticism (current term)
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ascidian
ascidian tadpole

Literary usage of Asceticism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Embracing by Johann Jakob Herzog, Philip Schaff, Albert Hauck (1908)
"asceticism is a special moral act. Christian moral acts are free, ... asceticism is not directly a struggle against sin and realization of the Christian ..."

2. The Origin and Development of Religious Belief by Sabine Baring-Gould (1892)
"The prevalence of asceticism throughout the world, and the respect it attracts, ... The principle of asceticism is abstinence from lawful pleasures, ..."

3. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1879)
"By the principle of asceticism I mean that principle, Principle of which, like the principle of utility, approves or disapproves of what, any action, ..."

4. A Manual of Church History by Albert Henry Newman (1906)
"The religious life was identified with asceticism. ... 367), where he practised the most rigorous asceticism and acquired the reputation of being a miracle ..."

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