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One who renounces the world and secludes himself, usually for religious reasons; a hermit; a recluse.

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  1. n. One who renounces the world and secludes himself, usually for religious reasons; a hermit; a recluse.
  2. n. Same as Anchoret.
  3. n. one retired from society for religious reasons
  4. n. one retired from society for religious reasons