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Synonyms & Similar Words
recluse
solitary
loner
ascetic
mystic
eremite
anchorite
monk
nun
hermitage
sage
seer
prophet
wise man
wise woman
solitary figure
isolated person
secluded individual
introvert
contemplative
meditator
yogi
ascetic person
mystic person
solitary monk
solitary nun
religious recluse
spiritual recluse
contemplative person
meditative person
reflective person
pious person
devout person
religious person
spiritual person
isolated monk
isolated nun
Meaning of Hermit
A person who has withdrawn from society to live a solitary life, often for religious or spiritual reasons.
Definitions
- A person who has withdrawn from society to live a solitary life, often for religious or spiritual reasons
- A person who lives a solitary life, often in a remote or secluded area
- A person who is isolated from others, often by choice or circumstance
Etymology of Hermit
The word "hermit" comes from the Old French word "ermite", which is derived from the Latin word "eremita", meaning "desert dweller" or "solitary"
The Latin word "eremita" is derived from the Greek word "ἐρημίτης" (erēmitēs), meaning "desert dweller" or "solitary"
The word "hermit" has been used in English since the 13th century to describe a person who lives a solitary life, often for religious or spiritual reasons
Example Uses
- The hermit lived in a small cave in the mountains, where he spent his days meditating and praying
- The old hermit had lived in the forest for over 20 years, surviving on berries and rainwater
- The hermitage was a small, secluded building where the hermit could live and meditate in peace
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
socialite
extrovert
partygoer
socializer
networker
communicator
interactant
conversationalist
gregarious person
outgoing person
affable person
sociable person
friendly person
communal person
community-oriented person
public person
crowd-pleaser
people person
social butterfly
life of the party
center of attention