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 ==== ==== Descendants ==== → Japanese: アセティシズム ==== Translations ====