One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
Of or relating to ascetics
One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship.
A teacher of morals; a person who studies morality; a moral philosopher.