Synonyms of hermit

10 similar words

Another word for hermit is solitary. Other synonyms of hermit are monk, anchorite and eremite.

Synonyms and similar words for hermit

anchoriteOne who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
eremiteA hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.

alonerA person who enjoys being alone, but without the antisocial connotations of being a "loner".
anchoret
Miller of DeeSomeone who lives independently and unattached to others, especially for selfish reasons.
monkIn earlier usage, an eremite or hermit devoted to solitude, as opposed to a cenobite, who lived communally.
recluseA person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.
shut-in
solitaryOne who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchorite, hermit or recluse.
sullenOne who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

noun A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
noun A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
noun A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.

What is another word for hermit?: Hermit has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as solitary, monk, anchorite and eremite.
What does hermit mean?: Hermit means a religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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