hermit

noun
UK: /ˈhɜː.mɪt/
US: /ˈhɝː.mɪt/

  1. A person who lives alone and away from other people.

    1. The hermit lived in a small hut.
    2. Local villagers sometimes brought food to the hermit in the woods.

  2. Someone who chooses to live apart from society, often for religious reasons.

    1. He became a hermit after a spiritual crisis.
    2. The old hermit was known for his wisdom and simple lifestyle.

Synonyms

ascetic anchorite loner solitary recluse
hermit intransitive-verb

  1. To live alone or in seclusion.

    1. She decided to hermit in the mountains.
    2. After the scandal, he chose to hermit himself away from the public eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hermit" in English means: A person who lives alone and away from other people., Someone who chooses to live apart from society, often for religious reasons..

The phonetic transcription of "hermit" is /ˈhɜː.mɪt/ in British English and /ˈhɝː.mɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hermit": ascetic, anchorite, loner, solitary, recluse.

Example usage of "hermit": "The hermit lived in a small hut.". More examples on the page.