Synonyms of the word

anchorite

• n. One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons.

eremite

• n. A hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.

hermit

• n. A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
• n. A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
• n. A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.
• n. A hermit crab.