anchoritic
- adjective
- /ˌæŋkəˈrɪtɪk/
- Archaic
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anacorético
- The monk led an anchoritic existence in a remote mountain cave.
Examples
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He wrote poetry inspired by the anchoritic traditions of early Christianity.
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Her anchoritic lifestyle was marked by silence and prayer.
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The anchoritic lifestyle often includes long periods of prayer and meditation.
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Many anchoritic monks choose to live in remote places.
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The monk chose an anchoritic lifestyle to focus entirely on prayer and contemplation.
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Living an anchoritic life allows one to disconnect from worldly distractions and find inner peace.
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She found solace in her anchoritic existence, dedicating her days to solitude and reflection.
Synonyms
Living alone and simply, often for religious or spiritual reasons
Living alone and quietly for religious or spiritual reasons, like a monk
Living alone and avoiding contact with other people, often for religious reasons
Living alone in a quiet place away from other people
Prefers to live alone and avoids other people
Antonyms
How Solitary
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word anchoritic comes from the Greek word anachorein, meaning 'to go away' or 'withdraw'. It originally described people who left normal life to live alone and pray, so anchoritic now means 'hermit-like' or living in religious solitude.