ANCHORITE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word anchorite. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ANCHORITE
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hermit | nounn | |||||||
noun • one retired from society for religious reasons • one who lives in solitude | ||||||||
eremite | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a Christian recluse | ||||||||
recluse | nounn | |||||||
noun • one who lives in solitude adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude | ||||||||
ascetic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline adjective satellite • practicing great self-denial | ||||||||
cenobite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a member of a religious order living in common | ||||||||
solitary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners • one who lives in solitude adjective satellite • characterized by or preferring solitude • of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies • lacking companions or companionship • being the only one; single and isolated from others • devoid of creatures | ||||||||
anchoress | nounn | |||||||
noun • A female anchorite. A woman who chooses to withdraw from the world to live a solitary life of prayer and contemplation. • An anchorwoman. |