hermit
Translation
hermit, recluse
Examples
The old man lived as a hermit in the mountains.
The old man lived as a hermit in the mountains.
She became a virtual hermit after the accident.
She became a virtual hermit after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hermit a person living in solitude The old man lived as a hermit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recluse, solitary, anchorite
Etymology
From Greek 'eremites', meaning 'of the desert', referring to someone living alone in the desert.
Memory Tips
Think of 'permit her' to be alone. A hermit is someone permitted to live in solitude.