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abstainer ascetic

Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline WordNet 3.0

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Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Agent noun of abstain; one who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial. Wiktionary

One who abstains. Wiktionary (translation)

One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence. Wiktionary

Devotee to the practice of self-denial. Wiktionary (translation)

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

abstainer, ascetic

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abstainer, ascetic

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ascetic