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Definition or meaning of the English word Ascetic
In the early church; one who devoted himself to a solitary and contemplative life; characterized by devotion; extreme self-denial; and self-mortification; a hermit; a recluse; hence; one who practices extreme rigor and self-denial in religious things. (n.).
Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe. (a.).
