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renouncer

UK
/rɪˈnaʊnsə/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnsɚ/

Translations

renouncernoun
renouncers
pl
UK
/rɪˈnaʊnsə/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnsɚ/
The renouncer lived a life of solitude in the mountains.
Отрекшийся жил в одиночестве в горах.
The renouncer of worldly possessions found peace in simplicity.
Отказчик от мирских благ нашел покой в простоте.
Additional translations
отречение
отказ
Synonyms
relinquisher
rejecter
disavower
forsaker
abjurer
renounceradjective
UK
/rɪˈnaʊnsə/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnsər/
Used attributively to describe things relating to those who renounce, especially in religious or ascetic contexts

Definitions

renouncernoun
A person who formally gives up or rejects a claim, title, or position.
The prince became a renouncer of his royal title to live a life of simplicity.
Someone who abandons a belief, cause, or practice.
As a renouncer of material wealth, she donated all her possessions to charity.
In certain Eastern religions, an ascetic who has taken vows of renunciation of worldly life.
The wandering renouncer depended on alms for sustenance.
renounceradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a person who renounces the world or worldly attachments.
The renouncer tradition in Hinduism advocates ascetic living.
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