ascetic

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ǝ'sɛtık/

Etymology

from the Greek for monk or hermit

Adjective

ascetic

1. Of or relating to the Ascetics, or to the practice of rigorous self-discipline.

Noun

ascetics (Plural: ascetics)

1. One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.