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Synonyms of anchorite

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Another word for anchorite is hermit. Other synonyms of anchorite are anchorist.

Synonyms and similar words for anchorite

nounOne who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

  • anchoristSynonym of anchorite.
  • eremiteA hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.
  • hermitA religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
  • recluseA person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.
  • anchor obsoleteAn anchorite or anchoress.

Meaning of anchorite

  1. noun One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

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Questions about synonyms of anchorite

What is another word for anchorite?
Anchorite has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hermit and anchorist.
What does anchorite mean?
Anchorite means one who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

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