Found 2 items, similar to asceticism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: asceticism asceticism n 1: the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state 2: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) [syn: austerity, nonindulgence] 3: rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint [syn: ascesis]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Asceticism Asceticism \As*cet"i*cism\, n. The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics. [1913 Webster]