What is another word for abstainer from food?
Pronunciation: [ɐbstˈe͡ɪnə fɹɒm fˈuːd] (IPA) 
An abstainer from food can be described using a variety of synonyms that convey similar meanings. For instance, one can be called a fastor, denoting someone who is abstaining from eating. Another alternative is the word ascetic, indicating a person who practices restraint or self-denial. More religious terms include "monk" or "ascetic," which carry connotation from those who practice religious fasting. A hunger-striker is someone who abstains from food voluntarily as a form of protest. Another alternate synonym is a faster or a dietarian, who voluntarily abstains from food, generally for health reasons. Regardless of the specific term used, each one highlights the act of voluntarily not eating food.
