What does hermit mean?
Hermit means A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite..
Hermit
/ˈhɝmɪt/ · noun
Meaning
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite..
Definitions by Sense
- A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
- A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
- A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.
- A hermit crab.
- Any in the subfamily Phaethornithinae of hummingbirds.
Example Sentences
Solitary the thrush, / The hermit withdrawn to himself, avoiding the settlements, / Sings by himself a song.
Millie told him he sounded like some batty hermit who lived in a cave.
Because hermits are decapods and do not live within their own shells, they are not considered to be true crabs.
Synonyms for hermit
Antonyms for hermit
Related Words
Word Forms
- hermits
- eremite
- heremit
- heremite
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hermit?
Common synonyms include anchorite, eremite, aloner, anchoret.
What is the opposite of hermit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hermit in a sentence?
Solitary the thrush, / The hermit withdrawn to himself, avoiding the settlements, / Sings by himself a song.
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