abstinentsi
Abstinentsi is a term found in some languages used to denote a person who practices abstinence—the voluntary refraining from certain behaviors or substances. The root abstin- comes from Latin abstinere, meaning to hold back. In practice, abstinentsi may refrain from sexual activity, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other activities for religious, health, ethical, or personal reasons.
The concept of abstinence covers several domains. Sexual abstinence can be temporary or lifelong and is often
In religious and cultural traditions, abstinence is frequently valued as a virtue tied to self-discipline, purification,
The form abstinentsi reflects morphological patterns characteristic of certain languages; in English, the corresponding terms are