HERMITS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word hermits. (close relations)
hermit
Best Alternative Words for HERMITS
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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noun • one who lives in solitude adjective satellite • withdrawn from society; seeking solitude | ||||||||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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
loner | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who avoids the company or assistance of others | ||||||||
solitudinarian | nounn | |||||||
noun • one who lives in solitude | ||||||||
troglodyte | nounn | |||||||
noun • one who lives in solitude • someone who lives in a cave |