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renunciation,


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of relinquishing or abandoning a claim, right, privilege, or possession.

    - "After losing the election, the candidate made a public renunciation of his campaign promises."
    - "The monk took a vow of renunciation, giving up all worldly possessions."
  • Noun

    A formal statement of giving up or rejecting something.

    - "The poet's renunciation of the world was expressed in his poetry."
    - "The businessman made a renunciation of his previous beliefs in favor of a new strategy."

Rhymes
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relinquishment , resignation , renunciate , consignment , signification
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renunciation , renunciations , renunciative , renunciatory , self-renunciation , self-renunciations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'renunciare,' meaning 'to deny, forsake, or abandon'.


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  1. Renunciation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works of spiritual or philosophical nature.

  2. The word 'renunciation' contains the Latin root 'renuncia,' meaning 'to deny or forsake'.

  3. In Hinduism, the practice of renunciation is known as 'sannyasa', and those who renounce the world are called 'sannyasins'.

  4. Renunciation is not only a spiritual practice but can also be found in various other contexts, such as politics or business.


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  1. Asceticism: A lifestyle characterized by the rejection of worldly pleasures in favor of spiritual pursuits.

  2. Detachment: The act of disconnecting emotionally or mentally from something, often used in a spiritual context.


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Renunciation has been a significant theme in various cultures and religions, particularly in Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism, where it is often associated with spiritual growth and detachment from worldly possessions or desires.

How to Memorize "renunciation,"

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    - Imagine giving up something you cherish, such as a favorite possession or a habit, to fully understand the concept of renunciation.

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    - Associate the word 'renunciation' with the image of a monk giving up his worldly possessions or a person giving up a bad habit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 're-nun-ciate' to help memorize the spelling and pronunciation of the word.


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