ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hermitism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hermitism is a noun meaning The habits of a hermit, living alone and in isolation.

Meaning

The habits of a hermit, living alone and in isolation.

Example Sentences

We have not to examine into the earliest practice of ascetic life and hermitism; the gathering together of secluded societies of celibates and virgins; the superstitious veneration of the relics of holy men […]

Synonyms for hermitism

Depending on context, synonyms include eremitism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hermitry, hermitship, solitaire, isolato, self-exile, solitary.

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