eremite
- noun
- /ˈɛrəˌmaɪt/
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eremita
- Many eremites seek peace away from society.
Examples
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The eremite lived alone in the mountains.
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Many medieval stories feature an eremite offering counsel to lost travelers.
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Inspired by ancient eremites, he chose a life of solitude and contemplation.
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The eremite spent decades living alone in the wilderness, devoted to prayer and reflection.
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The old man lived as an eremite, spending his days in prayer and solitude away from the village.
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She decided to become an eremite, seeking peace in the forest after years of a busy city life.
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The story tells of an eremite who guided travelers through treacherous mountains with his wisdom.
Synonyms
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6.1
A person who lives alone away from other people, often for religious reasons
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7.2
A person who lives alone and avoids the company of others
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9.9
A person who lives apart from others to pray and study
A person who chooses to live alone away from other people
A person who lives alone and avoids meeting other people
Antonyms
How Solitary
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eremite comes from the Greek word eremos, which means 'desert' or 'lonely'. An eremite was originally someone who lived alone in the desert for religious reasons, so today it means a religious 'hermit'.