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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).
Generic synonyms: Self-denial, Self-discipline
Specialized synonyms: Monasticism
Derivative terms: Austere, Nonindulgent
3. Noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
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
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Asceticism
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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