noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of living as a hermit. uncountable
2. 2
   The secluded place where a hermit dwells; hermitage. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

solitude

Etymology

From hermit + -ry.

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