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anchorite

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈæŋ.kə(ˌ)ɹaɪt/Part of speech nounSorted acehinortStarts with AEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. one retired from society for religious reasons

Word origin

From Ancient Greek ἀναχωρητής (anakhōrētḗs, “anchorite”), from ἀναχωρέω (anakhōréō, “to withdraw, retire”), via Latin anchōrēta, a variant of anachōrēta (“anchorite”), see -ite.

Used in a sentence

  • Oh, hang him? He's a very Anchorite—a young Hermit!
  • “Haven't you been in love since you came to Paris?” “I haven't got time for that sort of nonsense. Life isn't long enough for love and art.” “Your appearance doesn't suggest the anchorite.”

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