Ascetic
Definitions
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
Equivalents
Examples
“First, the technical terms used to signify hindu ascetics, hermits, mendicants and some related terms are analysed in their religious meaning with the view⟳ of avoiding a good deal⟳ of confusion that exists in such studies.”
“Female ascetics find⟳ shelter⟳ in a wide variety of establishments and vary⟳ greatly in the degree to which they travel⟳.”
“The ascetics were not only concerned with abstinence from food, and much of the contemporary literature stresses sexual desire and civil ambition as other important dangers to avoid⟳.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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