dosadh

/dɔːsɑːd/ or /dɔːsɑːθ/ (DOS-ahd or DOS-uhth)

Definitions

1. noun

a person who leaves their home or family to live in solitude, especially as a form of spiritual practice or to escape social or personal problems

“The dosadh wandered through the forest, seeking spiritual enlightenment.”

2. verb

to leave one’s home or family to live in solitude, especially as a form of spiritual practice or to escape social or personal problems

“After the argument with her family, she dosadhed to find peace in the mountains.”

Synonyms

  • hermit
  • recluse

Antonyms

  • gregarious
  • socialite