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hermit

 

[ ˈhɜːrmɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

living alone

A hermit is a person who lives alone, often far away from society, for religious or spiritual reasons. Hermits typically seek solitude to focus on prayer, meditation, or self-reflection. They lead a simple and austere lifestyle, detached from material possessions and worldly distractions.

Synonyms

ascetic, recluse, solitary

Examples of usage

  • The hermit spent years in the mountains, seeking enlightenment through meditation.
  • Legend has it that the wise old hermit possesses great knowledge of the natural world.

Translations

Translations of the word "hermit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ermitão

🇮🇳 साधु

🇩🇪 Eremit

🇮🇩 pertapa

🇺🇦 відлюдник

🇵🇱 pustelnik

🇯🇵 隠者 (いんじゃ)

🇫🇷 ermite

🇪🇸 ermitaño

🇹🇷 inzivaya çekilmiş

🇰🇷 은둔자

🇸🇦 ناسك

🇨🇿 poustevník

🇸🇰 pustovník

🇨🇳 隐士 (yǐnshì)

🇸🇮 puščavnik

🇮🇸 einbúi

🇰🇿 жеке дара

🇬🇪 მომთაბარე

🇦🇿 tənha

🇲🇽 ermitaño

Etymology

The word 'hermit' originated from the Greek 'erēmitēs,' meaning 'one who lives in the desert.' In ancient times, hermits were revered for their ascetic lifestyle and dedication to spiritual pursuits. The concept of hermits can be traced back to various religious traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,744, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.