hermit
word
Definition
A hermit is a person who lives alone, away from other people, usually for religious reasons or to have a quiet life.
Usage & Nuances
'Hermit' is usually formal or literary. It strongly suggests living in isolation by choice, unlike 'loner' (which is more casual and may be involuntary). Common phrases are 'live like a hermit' and 'hermit crab' (a different meaning, a sea animal).
Spanish: ermitañoPortuguese (BR): ermitãoPortuguese (PT): eremitaChinese (Simplified): 隐士Chinese (Traditional): 隱士Hindi: संन्यासी - एकांतवासीArabic: ناسكBengali: সন্ন্যাসী - একাকী বসবাসকারীRussian: отшельникJapanese: 隠者 - 世捨て人Vietnamese: ẩn sĩ - ẩn cưKorean: 은둔자 - 은자Turkish: münzevi - keşişUrdu: گوشہ نشین - عزلت نشینIndonesian: pertapa - penyendiri
Example Sentences
The hermit lives in a small cabin in the woods.
basic
Many years ago, the hermit left the city behind.
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A hermit often enjoys a quiet and peaceful life.
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He lives like a hermit, barely talking to anyone all year.
natural
Some people call her a hermit, but she just loves her own company.
natural
You don't have to be a hermit to enjoy some quiet time.
natural