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anchorite

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

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reasons religious retired society anchoret hermit himself recluse renounces secludes world

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anchorate anchored anchoress anchoresses anchoretic anchoretical anchoretish anchoretism anchoring anchorites anchoritess anchoritic anchorless

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