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HERMIT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word hermit. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word hermit. (close relations)
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anchorite
nounn
noun

• one retired from society for religious reasons

recluse
nounn
noun

• one who lives in solitude

adjective satellite

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

eremite
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a Christian recluse

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

troglodyte
nounn
noun

• one who lives in solitude

• someone who lives in a cave

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

marabout
nounn
noun

• large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments

noachian
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to Noah or his time

solitaire
nounn
noun

• a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

• extinct flightless bird related to the dodo

• a dull grey North American thrush noted for its beautiful song

• a card game played by one person

stylite
nounn
noun

• an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

solitudinarian
nounn
noun

• one who lives in solitude

Best Hypernyms For HERMIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hermit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
loner anchorite eremite individual introvert recluse solitary
Phrases (2)
lone handlone wolf

Alternatives for ANCHORITE

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