anchorite in Greek
anchorite in Greek is αναχωρητής — anchorite means a person who lives alone, cut off from others, usually for religious reasons.
anchorite in Greek
αναχωρητής
Pronounced: anachoritis
One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
What does "anchorite" mean?
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noun A person who lives alone, cut off from others, usually for religious reasons.
"About 1150 some Palestinian anchorites adopted the eremitical rule of St. Basil, and spread throughout Palestine; when the Moslems captured the Holy Land these "Carmelites" migrated to Cyprus, Sicily, France, and England."
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- About 1150 some Palestinian anchorites adopted the eremitical rule of St. Basil, and spread throughout Palestine; when the Moslems captured the Holy Land these "Carmelites" migrated to Cyprus, Sicily, France, and England.
- “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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What is "anchorite" in Greek?
"anchorite" in Greek is αναχωρητής. anchorite means: A person who lives alone, cut off from others, usually for religious reasons.
How do you pronounce αναχωρητής?
"anchorite" in Greek is αναχωρητής, pronounced "anachoritis".
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