anchorite

[US]/ˈæn.kər.aɪt/
[UK]/ˈæŋ.kər.aɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who lives a solitary life, especially for religious reasons.; A hermit.

Phrases & Collocations

anchorite's cell

become an anchorite

anchorite's spiritual practice

anchorite's strict discipline

anchorite's vows

an anchorite's solitude

an anchorite's discipline

examples of anchorites

Example Sentences

the anchorite lived a solitary life in the desert.

she became an anchorite after her husband's death.

the anchorite spent his days in prayer and contemplation.

his life as an anchorite was marked by simplicity and austerity.

the anchorite's cell was a small, spartan space.

he sought solace and spiritual enlightenment as an anchorite.

the anchorite's existence was a rejection of worldly pleasures.

some people viewed the anchorite with admiration, others with suspicion.

the anchorite's stories became legendary tales of piety and devotion.

he was known as an anchorite for his strict adherence to religious rules.

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