eremite

/ˈerɪmaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives a solitary life, often in a remote place, especially a monk or hermit.

“The eremite spent years in meditation and contemplation in his desert hermitage.”

2. noun

A person who lives a solitary or reclusive life, often in a city.

“After making a fortune, he became an eremite and refused to socialize with anyone.”

Synonyms

  • hermit
  • recluse

Antonyms

  • gourmand
  • socialite