Asceticism(noun)
A way of life involving strict self-discipline and avoidance of physical pleasures.
Hindi meaning:तपस्या
Synonyms: Austerity, Self-denial, Abstinence, Renunciation
Antonyms: Luxury, Indulgence, Hedonism, Extravagance
Example: The monk practiced asceticism and lived a very simple life.
Trick to remember: Asceticism sounds like austere system; a strict and simple system of life is asceticism.
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