Anchorite
/ˈæŋkəraɪt/
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Solitude
Anchorite emphasizes a purposeful and spiritual choice of living in isolation for meditation.
The anchorite devoted her life to solitary prayer and meditation.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Anchorite often refers to historical or traditional religious figures, less to modern ones.
Medieval manuscripts detail the lives of anchorites in the Middle Ages.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Hermits
Unlike hermits, anchorites may live in society's proximity, dedicating themselves to introspection.
The church provided food for the anchorite living in a small cell attached to its walls.
Compare with
HermitRecluseSolitary
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