noun
- Plural of eremite; people who live in solitude, typically for religious reasons; hermits.
Usage: Often used in historical or religious contexts; Formal or literary register
Examples
- Medieval eremites withdrew to deserts and mountains to pursue spiritual contemplation.
- The eremites of the early Christian church lived austere lives devoted to prayer.
- Some eremites chose caves as their dwellings to escape worldly distractions.
- These eremites believed that solitude brought them closer to God.
- The monastery housed several eremites who maintained vows of silence.