noun
- Plural of hermitry; the practice, condition, or way of life of a hermit; hermitic seclusion or devotion.
Usage: Often used in historical or religious contexts; Can refer to the physical dwelling places of hermits or the spiritual practice itself
Examples
- Medieval hermitries dotted the deserts of Egypt and Syria.
- The monks practiced various forms of hermitries as part of their spiritual discipline.
- Early Christian hermitries served as centers of prayer and contemplation.
- Some hermitries were established in remote mountain caves.
- The tradition of hermitries influenced monastic communities throughout Europe.