Ascetic

/əˈsɛtɪk/ adjective

Ascetic describes a lifestyle with very few physical pleasures or possessions, often for religious or spiritual reasons. An ascetic person may eat little, live simply, and avoid comfort.

From Greek “askētikos” meaning “practicing,” from “askētēs” meaning “monk” or “one who exercises,” from “askein” meaning “to practice” or “train.” It originally referred to athletes training with discipline.

AMገዳማዊ
ARزاهد
BNতপস্বী
CSasketa
DAasket
DEasketisch
ELασκητής
ESascético
FAزاهد
FIaskeetti
FRascétique
GUતપસ્વી
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