Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hermitage
noun
/ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/
Definition
A secluded residence, often where a hermit lives, away from the influence of society.
Examples
- The artist decided to retreat to a hermitage in the mountains to find inspiration.
- Many monasteries have hermitages where monks can spend time in solitude.
- She found peace in a tiny hermitage near the lake, away from the bustle of the city.
Meaning
A hermitage is a place where someone, usually a hermit or a reclusive person, chooses to live in isolation, often for spiritual reasons.
Synonyms
- retreat
- cloister
- hideaway
- sanctuary
