hermit
5 synonyms for hermit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who lives alone, away from other people, often by choice.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hermit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
live like a hermit
become a hermit
hermit crab
Etymology
From Ancient Greek erēmítēs ("person of the desert"), via Old French eremite and Late Latin eremita.
Full origin of hermit →Frequently asked questions
What does “hermit” mean?
The word “hermit” means a person who lives alone, away from other people, often by choice. In plain terms, someone who deliberately lives away from other people, often in isolation.
How do you pronounce “hermit”?
“Hermit” is pronounced HUR-miht (/ˈhɝmɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hermit” in a sentence?
Here is “hermit” used in a sentence: “He became something of a hermit after retiring to the mountains.”
What part of speech is “hermit”?
“Hermit” is a noun.
Where does the word “hermit” come from?
The word “hermit” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek erēmítēs ("person of the desert"), via Old French eremite and Late Latin eremita.
Is “hermit” a common word?
“Hermit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “hermit” have?
“Hermit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who lives alone, away from other people, often by choice.
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