Hermit
/ˈhɜːr.mɪt/noun
A person living in solitude as a religious discipline.
Did you know?The term 'hermit' comes from the Greek word for 'desert,' reflecting how early hermits fled to barren lands to find spiritual truth.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἑρμηνευτής
“Interpreter or one who explains, often in solitude.”
Late Latin
Latin
heremita
“One who lives in a desert or solitary place.”
Old French
Old French
hermite
“A solitary religious recluse.”
Middle English
Middle English
hermite
“A person living in seclusion for religious reasons.”
Modern English
English
hermit
“A solitary individual, often for spiritual or religious purposes.”
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