Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anchoress
noun
/ˈæŋ.kə.rɪs/
Definition
A woman who has withdrawn from the secular world to live a life of religious devotion, often in a small cell or hermitage.
Examples
- The anchoress spent her days in prayer and meditation, seeking spiritual enlightenment.
- Historically, an anchoress would be walled into her cell, living entirely for her faith.
Meaning
An anchoress is a female anchorite, typically dedicating her life to prayer and contemplation, often in solitude.
Synonyms
- hermitess
- recluse
- contemplative
