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Ascesis

Noun

Definition: The practice of severe self-discipline and abstinence in order to achieve a higher spiritual or moral state.

Example Sentence: Many monks and hermits in ancient times followed a life of ascesis, renouncing all worldly pleasures and possessions.

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Noun

Definition: The condition or practice of living a simple and austere lifestyle, typically characterized by minimal material possessions.

Example Sentence: Despite being a successful businessman, he chose a life of asceticism, giving away his wealth and living in a small cabin in the woods.

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