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Hermit

noun
/ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
A person who lives alone and apart from society, often for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example Sentences

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

The old hermit lived in a cave for decades.

Example Expressions

hermit crab

Synonyms

recluse, ascetic, solitary, loner, anchorite
Entry 1
recluse, ascetic, solitary, loner
Entry 2
recluse, loner, ascetic, solitary, anchorite

Antonyms

socialite, extrovert, community person, gregarious person, companion
Entry 1
socialite, extrovert, community person, gregarious person
Entry 2
socialite, extrovert, companion

Collocations

mountain hermit, religious hermit, old hermit, cave hermit, hermit lifestyle
Entry 1
mountain hermit, religious hermit, old hermit
Entry 2
religious hermit, cave hermit, hermit lifestyle

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