ascetic
🇺🇸
/əˈsetɪk/
🇬🇧
/əˈsetɪk/
A person who chooses to live simply and without many comforts, often for religious reasons.
The ascetic lifestyle of the monks was admired by many.
Relating to a simple and strict way of living, often without many comforts, for religious reasons.
He led an ascetic life, focusing on his spiritual journey rather than material possessions.