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Asceticism vs Monastic - What's the difference?

asceticism | monastic |

As a noun asceticism

is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

As an adjective monastic is

monastic.

asceticism

English

(wikipedia asceticism)

Noun

  • The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

    • Antonyms

    * hedonism

    Related terms

    * ascetic * ascetical * ascetically

    monastic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * monastick

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

    • Related terms

    * monastery * monasticism * monk

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person with monastic ways; a monk.