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asceticism in Arabic

زُهْد zuhd

US/əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism in Arabic: زُهْد (zuhd). In English, asceticism means the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

Arabic words for asceticism

the principles and practices of an ascetic
زُهْد zuhd

English meaning of asceticism

  1. noun The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

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Questions about asceticism in Arabic

What is the meaning of asceticism in Arabic?
Asceticism in Arabic is زُهْد (zuhd).
ما معنى كلمة asceticism؟
Asceticism: زُهْد (zuhd).
What does asceticism mean in English?
Asceticism means the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

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