1. (a.) Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate.

2. (n.) One who abstains.

3. (n.) One of a sect who appeared in France and Spain in the 3d century.

Albigensian Apostolici Catharist Encratite Franciscan Pythagorean Pythagorist Rechabite Sabbatarian Shaker Trappist Waldensian abstinent anchorite ascetic banian bhikshu dervish fakir flagellant fruitarian gymnosophist hermit hydropot mendicant nephalist puritan sannyasi teetotaler teetotalist vegetarian water-drinker yogi yogin