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/ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ · noun
(Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar..
Daniel, the famous stylite of the city, actually descended from his pillar for the first time in fifteen years, terrifying Basiliscus into the withdrawal of his edict.
Stylites often became major players in Church politics, shouting down their theological pronouncements from their little elevated balconies to the expectant crowds below, or giving personalized advice to those favoured enough to climb the ladder and join them on their platform.
Use stylite when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Stylite means (Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar..
Common synonyms include pillar-saint, pillarist.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Daniel, the famous stylite of the city, actually descended from his pillar for the first time in fifteen years, terrifying Basiliscus into the withdrawal of his edict.
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