auster

Meanings

• noun

  A person who practices or lives in severe simplicity and self-discipline, typically for moral or spiritual reasons.

  - "John is an auster monk who spends his days in prayer and fasting."
  - "The auster lifestyle was popular among early Christian saints."
  - "Some people choose to live an auster existence to focus on their work."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auster
muster , custard , bustard , gustator , justifier , Austen , Austin , rustic , mustache , chastise , pastor , hasten , vastness , fasten , last , cast

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Variants

List of all variants of auster that leads to same result
austere , austerely , austereness , austerenesses , austerer , austerest

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'astre' meaning 'star'. The modern English word 'auster' comes from the Latin word 'austerus' meaning 'severe, harsh, or stern'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'auster' is related to the word 'astonish'. In the Middle Ages, an 'auster' was someone who was surprised or amazed by something.

2. The term 'austerity measures' refers to government policies designed to reduce public spending and debt. These measures can include things like tax increases, spending cuts, and privatization of state-owned enterprises.

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Related Concepts

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1. asceticism: The practice of self-discipline and abstention, often for religious or spiritual reasons. Austerity can be considered a form of asceticism.

2. minimalism: A style of art, design, or music characterized by simplicity and the elimination of non-essential elements. Austerity can be considered a form of minimalism.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'austerity' has been used to describe the minimalist style of authors such as J.M. Coetzee and Harold Brodkey. In art, austerity can refer to a minimalist or monochromatic aesthetic. In music, austerity can describe the sparse, minimalist compositions of composers such as Arvo Pärt and John Cage.

How to Memorize "auster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living in a simple, sparse environment. Imagine them wearing a brown robe and living in a small, bare cell. Think about the discipline and self-control required to live such a lifestyle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auster' with the idea of simplicity and self-discipline. Think about the moral or spiritual reasons someone might choose to live an auster lifestyle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'auster' with the word 'authentic'. Remember that an authentic person is true to themselves and lives in a simple, unadorned way.

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