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| asceticism |
the practices, doctrines, or way of living of an ascetic. [1/2 definitions] |
| austere |
strict or ascetic in manner of living. [1/3 definitions] |
| austerity |
(usu. pl.) an austere or ascetic habit, custom, or act. [1/3 definitions] |
| dervish |
someone who belongs to any of several Muslim religious groups noted for their ascetic practices and for dancing and whirling in religious ecstasy. |
| Essene |
a member of an ascetic Jewish sect of mystics that existed from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D. |
| nonascetic |
combined form of ascetic. |
| sadhu |
a Hindu holy man, esp. an ascetic or monk. |
| Sufi |
a member of an ascetic, contemplative Muslim sect that was founded in Persia in the eighth century. |
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