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Definitions of ascetics in various dictionaries:
noun - someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
noun - one who practices extreme self-denial for religious reasons
ASCETICS - Asceticism (; from the Greek: áskesis, "exercise, training") is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpo...
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| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Sep 20 2013 Irish Times (Simplex) |
| Aug 12 2012 New York Times |
| Oct 13 2009 The Times - Cryptic |
| Jan 4 2008 Ink Well xwords |
| Jul 24 2006 L.A. Times Daily |
| Mar 19 2006 Universal |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| Plural form of ascetic. |
| a person who follows an ascetic life. |
| Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. |
| A person who follows an ascetic life. |
| Ascetics might refer to |
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| Asceticism (; from the Greek: áskesis, "exercise, training") is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their practices or continue to be part of their society, but typically adopt a frugal lifestyle, characterised by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and time spent fasting while concentrating on the practice of religion or reflection upon spiritual matters.Asceticism has been historically observed in many religious traditions, including Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Judaism. Contemporary mainstream Islam practices asceticism in the form of fasting during Ramadan by abstaining from all sensual pleasures, food & water from sunrise until sunset. The observation of fasting during Ramadan is purely done for God and to increase one's spiritual connection with God; it is compulsory on all Muslims to fast as it is one of the Five |