anchoret

/ˈæn.krɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A Christian hermit or recluse, especially one who lives in a small cell or hermitage.

“The village elder was an anchoret who spent most of his life in solitude, praying and meditating.”

Synonyms

  • hermit
  • recluse

Antonyms

  • gambler
  • socialite