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Hermit
Hermit (/ˈhɜːrmɪt/; from Greek: ἐρημίτης erēmitēs, "of the desert") is a term used to describe a person who lives in seclusion from society, usually for religious reasons.
Etymology
The word "hermit" comes from the Latin eremita, which is derived from the Greek erēmitēs, meaning "of the desert". This in turn comes from erēmia, meaning "desert", and erēmos, meaning "desolate".
Related Terms
- Asceticism: The practice of self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
- Monasticism: A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
- Recluse: A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
- Solitude: The state or situation of being alone.
- Anchorite: A religious recluse.
See Also
- Hermitage (religious retreat): A place where a hermit lives in seclusion from the world.
- Desert Fathers: Early Christian hermits, ascetics, and monks who lived mainly in the Scetes desert of Egypt beginning around the third century AD.
- Eremitic: A type of monastic life, named for the hermit or "desert dweller".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hermit
- Wikipedia's article - Hermit
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