eremite
/'erimait/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A Christian hermit or recluse: An eremite is a person, specifically within the Christian tradition, who lives in seclusion and solitude for religious reasons, often dedicating their life to prayer and contemplation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ancient desert was home to many eremites who sought spiritual clarity through isolation.
- He chose the life of an eremite, withdrawing from society to live in a remote cave.
Advanced Usage
- "Anchorite" or "Anchoress": These are specific types of eremites who lived enclosed in a small cell, often attached to a church. While closely related, "anchorite" is a more specific term.
- The village church once had an anchoress, a type of eremite, living in a cell beside its wall.
Variants and Related Words
- Eremitic (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of an eremite or hermit.
- He followed an eremitic lifestyle of extreme solitude.
- Eremitical (adj): Another form of the adjective meaning "hermit-like."
- Hermit (n): A more general term for a person living in solitude, not exclusively Christian. An eremite is a specific type of hermit.
Synonyms
- Hermit: A person living in solitude.
- Recluse: A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid others.
- Anchorite: A religious recluse, often confined to a cell.
Antonyms
- Socialite: A person who is fond of social activities and fashionable society.
- Extrovert: An outgoing, socially confident person.