eremite

/ˈɛrəˌmaɪt/
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Other forms: eremites

Definitions of eremite
  1. noun
    a Christian recluse
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    antonyms:
    cenobite
    a member of a religious order living in common
    types:
    anchorite, hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
    type of:
    religious
    a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
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