renunciant
/rɪˈnʌnsiənt/
noun
- A person who gives up something, especially worldly pleasures or possessions, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
- The renunciant lived a simple life in the mountains, far from the city.
- In some traditions, a renunciant takes a vow of poverty and silence.
- The documentary followed a renunciant who had given up all material wealth.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of someone who gives up worldly pleasures or possessions.
- He adopted a renunciant lifestyle after years of corporate success.
- Her renunciant attitude surprised her friends, who expected her to keep climbing the career ladder.
- The renunciant philosophy emphasizes inner peace over material gain.