Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-hermitage

noun
hərˈmɪtɪdʒ
Definition
The Hermitage is a famous museum and former royal palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Examples
  • The Hermitage attracts millions of visitors each year.
  • She loved the peace and quiet of her hermitage in the woods.
  • Many artists seek inspiration in a secluded hermitage.
Meaning
A place that serves as a home for a hermit, often reflecting solitude or retreat from society.
Synonyms
  • retreat
  • seclusion
  • hermitage