anchorite

Betekenis (Engels)

One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

Etimologie (Engels)

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

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