asceticism

== English == === Etymology === From ascetic +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ === Noun === asceticism (countable and uncountable, plural asceticisms) The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity. ==== Antonyms ==== hedonism sensuality ==== Related terms ==== ascetic ascetical ascetically ==== Descendants ==== → Japanese: アセティシズム ==== Translations ====