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Ascetic

Definition (Noun):

An ascetic is a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example Sentence:

The ascetic monk lived in solitude, meditating and fasting to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

Definition (Adjective):

The term ascetic can also describe a lifestyle or practice characterized by self-discipline, restraint, and simple living.

Example Sentence:

He adopted an ascetic lifestyle, avoiding material possessions and living in a small, sparsely furnished room.

Definition (Local):

In certain regions, 'ascetic' can be used to describe someone who leads a life of self-denial, including religious rituals and practices that are unique to that locality.

Example Sentence:

The local ascetic participated in the traditional religious ceremonies of the village, fasting and seeking divine blessings.

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