eremite

UK
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/

Translations

eremitenoun
eremites
pl
UK
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
The eremite spent decades in the mountains, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation.
L’ermite a passé des décennies dans les montagnes, consacrant sa vie à la prière et à la méditation.
eremiteadjective
more eremite
Comp.
most eremite
Super.
UK
/ˈɛr.ɪ.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.əˌmaɪt/
Rare/archaic adjectival use meaning ‘reclusive’ or ‘hermit-like’.
érémitiqueQui a le caractère d’un ermite ; retiré du monde.
The monks adopted an eremite life deep within the forest.
Les moines ont adopté une vie érémitique au cœur de la forêt.

Definitions

eremitenoun
A person who lives in seclusion from society, often for religious reasons; a hermit.
The eremite spent decades in the mountains, dedicating his life to prayer and meditation.
eremiteadjective
Having the nature or character of a hermit; solitary and reclusive.
The monks adopted an eremite life deep within the forest.