eremite

UK
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
eremitenoun
eremites
pl
UK
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.ə.maɪt/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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
more eremite
Comp.
most eremite
Super.
UK
/ˈɛr.ɪ.maɪt/
US
/ˈɛr.əˌmaɪt/
Rare/archaic adjectival use meaning ‘reclusive’ or ‘hermit-like’.
Translations
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
Having the nature or character of a hermit; solitary and reclusive.
The monks adopted an eremite life deep within the forest.