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asˈcetiˌcism

British  
/ əˈsɛtɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

  1. the behaviour, discipline, or outlook of an ascetic, esp of a religious ascetic

  2. the principles of ascetic practices, esp in the early Christian Church

  3. the theory and system of ascetic practices

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