Ascetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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ascetic
[ əˈsɛtɪk ]
religious practices
A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. Ascetics may live in solitude or in monasteries, and they often follow a strict regimen of fasting and meditation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many ascetics live in remote areas, away from the distractions of modern life.
- The ascetic lifestyle requires great mental and physical strength.
relating to asceticism
Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence. Ascetic practices often involve fasting, meditation, and simplicity.
Synonyms
Spartan, austere, self-denying
Examples of usage
- The ascetic lifestyle may seem extreme to those accustomed to material comforts.
- His ascetic diet consisted mainly of vegetables and water.
Translations
Translations of the word "ascetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ascético
🇮🇳 संयासी
🇩🇪 asketisch
🇮🇩 asketis
🇺🇦 аскетичний
🇵🇱 ascetyczny
🇯🇵 禁欲的 (きんよくてき)
🇫🇷 ascétique
🇪🇸 ascético
🇹🇷 asketik
🇰🇷 금욕적인
🇸🇦 نسك
🇨🇿 asketický
🇸🇰 asketický
🇨🇳 苦行的 (kǔxíng de)
🇸🇮 asketičen
🇮🇸 meinlætismaður
🇰🇿 аскет
🇬🇪 ასკეტური
🇦🇿 asketik
🇲🇽 ascético
Word origin
The term 'ascetic' originated from the Greek word 'asketikos,' meaning 'rigorously self-disciplined.' Asceticism has roots in various religious traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, where practitioners seek spiritual growth through self-denial and simplicity. Ascetics are often admired for their dedication and commitment to a higher purpose beyond material desires.