noun
- a person who lives in seclusion for religious reasons; a hermit
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The ancient anchoret spent decades in prayer and meditation.
- Medieval anchorets often lived in small cells attached to churches.
- The holy anchoret emerged from his cave only once a year.
- She chose the life of an anchoret, withdrawing from worldly concerns.
- The anchoret’s wisdom was sought by pilgrims from distant lands.