Definitions

1. noun

a person who lives in solitude, often in a remote place, and shuns the society of others.

“He became a hermit after losing his family in a tragic accident.”

2. noun

a person who is isolated or withdrawn from society, often due to their eccentric behavior or odd habits.

“The eccentric millionaire lived like a hermit in his mansion.”

3. verb

to live or reside in a solitary place, especially as a form of penance or to avoid the world.

“She has been hermiting in the mountains for years, finding peace and solitude.”