Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives in solitude, often in a remote area, and avoids society.

“The hermit had lived in the woods for over 20 years, seeing few visitors.”

2. noun

A solitary or reclusive person, especially one who avoids social contact.

“After the breakup, she became a hermit, barely leaving her apartment.”

3. noun

A person who lives in a hermitage.

“The hermit lived in a small hermitage near the monastery.”

4. verb

To live as a hermit, especially in a remote area.

“He has hermited in the woods for the past few months.”

5. verb

To withdraw from social contact or society.

“She has been hermiting herself for the past year, avoiding parties and social events.”