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Renunciate

Noun

A person who voluntarily gives up or renounces a particular position, lifestyle, or worldly possessions.

Example sentence: The renunciate left his successful career in finance to pursue a simple life in the monastery.

Verb

To formally give up or reject a particular position, belief, or way of life.

Example sentence: She decided to renunciate her membership in the organization due to their controversial policies.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a renunciate.

Example sentence: The monastery provided a peaceful and renunciate lifestyle for its inhabitants.