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ANCHORITE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word anchorite. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word anchorite. (close relations)
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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• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude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.

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eremite ascetic hermit monk nun recluse solitary

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