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Ascetics
Definition:
The term "ascetics" refers to individuals who practice self-discipline and strict abstinence from worldly comforts and pleasures, usually for religious or spiritual reasons.
Parts of Speech:
- Noun - plural form of "ascetic"
Senses and Usages:
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Sense: Religious Practitioners
In this sense, "ascetics" refers to religious practitioners who follow rigorous practices such as fasting, celibacy, and solitude to achieve spiritual purity and enlightenment.
Example sentence: The ascetics retreated to the remote mountains to seek enlightenment through meditation.
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Sense: Lifestyle Choice
In a broader context, "ascetics" can also denote individuals who voluntarily choose a simple and minimalistic lifestyle, leading a frugal existence detached from material possessions.
Example sentence: Sarah adopted an ascetic lifestyle, living in a small cabin surrounded by nature, disconnected from the modern conveniences.
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