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Renunciates

Noun:

A renunciate refers to a person who has voluntarily given up worldly pleasures, possessions, and relationships, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example sentences:

1. Many renunciates lead simple lives of meditation and self-reflection.
2. The ashram is a place where renunciates retreat from the material world.

Verb:

Renunciate can also be used as a verb to describe the act of voluntarily giving up or resigning from a position, authority, or responsibility.

Example sentences:

1. The CEO decided to renunciate his role and focus on philanthropy instead.
2. She plans to renunciate her political career in order to spend more time with her family.

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