anchorite

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun one retired from society for religious reasons

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναχωρητής (anakhōrētḗs, “anchorite”), from ἀναχωρέω (anakhōréō, “to withdraw, retire”), via Latin anchōrēta, a variant of anachōrēta (“anchorite”), see -ite.

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Synonyms

hermit

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