What is another word for renunciant?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪnˈʌnʃi͡ənt] (IPA) 
"Renunciant" is a word that describes someone who has given up something important or valuable, often for religious or spiritual reasons. There are other words that can be used to convey the same idea: ascetic, hermit, recluse, monk, nun, or anchorite. These words all describe someone who has chosen a lifestyle of simplicity and self-denial. "Ascetic" refers to someone who lives a life of physical and material self-denial for spiritual reasons. "Hermit" often connotes someone who lives alone and avoids social interaction. "Recluse" is similar to "hermit," but with connotations of withdrawal from society. "Monk" and "nun" refer to members of religious orders who have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Finally, "anchorite" is someone who lives a solitary and ascetic life, often in a small cell attached to a church.
