
asceticism
/əˈsetɪsɪzəm/
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence
“The monk lived a life of rigorous asceticism.”
Origin: Greek 'asketes' (monk, hermit), originally 'one who practices/exercises'

/əˈsetɪsɪzəm/
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence
“The monk lived a life of rigorous asceticism.”
Origin: Greek 'asketes' (monk, hermit), originally 'one who practices/exercises'