jeronymite

/dʒɛrənɪmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a hermit community founded by Jerome in 16th-century Spain, often living in isolation and devoted to spiritual pursuits.

“The hermit lived as a jeronymite in a remote cave, dedicating his life to contemplation and prayer.”

Synonyms

  • anchorite
  • hermit

Antonyms

  • nonbeliever
  • socialite