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aus·ter·ity [ɒsˈterəti] N

1. austerity no pl (absence of comfort):

neokrašenost f

2. austerity no pl (reducing money):

austerity measures

varčevalni ukrepi

3. austerity:

austerity (strictness)

austerity (asceticism)

4. austerity pl:

austerities

austerities

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English

His tall figure, ample brow, large dark eyes, aquiline nose, sunken cheeks, pallid countenance and looks that spoke of his ascetic austerities made an impression. en.wikipedia.org

Such austerities are undertaken according to the physical and mental limits of the individual ascetic. en.wikipedia.org

He soon became known for his exactitude in the observance of the rule and for his austerities. en.wikipedia.org

It consists in following austerities, engaging in right activities and observance of vows, carefulness and controls. en.wikipedia.org

These austerities with five other ascetics did not lead to progress in meditation, liberation (moksha), or the ultimate goal of nirvana. en.wikipedia.org

Whatever time could be spared from his active duties was given up to contemplation, to fastings, watchings, disciplines, and other austerities. en.wikipedia.org

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