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hermitage

 

[ หˆhษœหrmษชtษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place of retreat

A hermitage is a secluded residence, often associated with a hermit, where one lives in solitude for spiritual or contemplative purposes. It typically provides a tranquil environment away from modern distractions.

Synonyms

cloister, hermit's dwelling, retreat, solitude

Examples of usage

  • He sought refuge in a hermitage in the mountains.
  • The artist built a small hermitage by the lake to find inspiration.
  • Many hermitages are located in remote areas.
  • She found peace in the old hermitage hidden in the woods.

Translations

Translations of the word "hermitage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ermida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคพเค‚เคคเคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eremitage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hermitase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ะตะผั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ่€…ใฎๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ermitage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ermita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ermita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€๋‘”์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eremita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ eremita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šๅฃซไน‹ๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ermita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einkennar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะผะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ermita

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ermita

Etymology

The word 'hermitage' originates from the Old French term 'ermitage', which is derived from the Latin 'eremita', meaning 'hermit'. This, in turn, traces back to the Greek 'eremites', which means 'of the desert'. The early use of 'hermitage' referred to the dwellings of hermits who sought solitude in the deserts and wilderness, often for spiritual reasons. Over time, the term has evolved to describe any secluded place of retreat, particularly for individuals pursuing a contemplative or religious lifestyle. Hermitages became notable in Christian monasticism, where early Christian hermits sought to live separately from society to devote themselves to prayer and meditation. Today, the term can also refer to similar types of retreats in various spiritual practices and can denote places of artistic inspiration or personal reflection.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,677, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.