ascetics

Noun

ascetic (plural ascetics)

1. One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
   • First, the technical terms used to signify hindu ascetics, hermits, mendicants and some related terms are analysed in their religious meaning with the view of avoiding a good deal of confusion that exists in such studies.1982, Mariasusai Dhavamony, Classical Hinduism, page 369

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