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Pronunciation / Transliteration: anchoress
"L'anchoress a vécu en solitaire pour se consacrer à la prière."
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A religious recluse who lives in seclusion, often for spiritual reasons.
"The anchorite spent years in solitude, dedicating his life to prayer and contemplation." - 2
A person who withdraws from society to live a life of religious devotion.
"In medieval times, many chose to become anchorites, seeking a deeper connection with their faith away from worldly distractions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anchorite' originates from the Greek word 'anakhōrētēs', meaning 'one who withdraws'. It was adopted into Latin as 'anchorita', referring to a person who lives in seclusion for religious reasons, particularly during the early Christian era when monasticism began to take shape.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anchorite" is said worldwide
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anchoress
Transliteration: anchoress
"L'anchoress a vécu en solitaire pour se consacrer à la prière."
Anachoret
Transliteration: Anachoret
"Der Anachoret lebte in Abgeschiedenheit und widmete sein Leben dem Glauben."
anacoreta
Transliteration: anacoreta
"L'anacoreta trascorse anni in solitudine, dedicandosi alla meditazione."
anacoreta
Transliteration: anacoreta
"El anacoreta vivió en soledad para profundizar su relación con Dios."
anacorético
Transliteration: anacorético
"O anacorético passou anos em reclusão, dedicando-se à oração."
एकांतवासी
Transliteration: ekāntavāsī
"एकांतवासी ने अपने जीवन को प्रार्थना के लिए समर्पित किया।"
隐士
Transliteration: yǐnshì
"隐士选择远离尘世，专注于内心的修行。"
은둔자
Transliteration: eundunja
"은둔자는 세상과 단절되어 기도에 전념했습니다."
隠者
Transliteration: inja
"隠者は孤独な生活を送り、精神的な探求に専念しました。"
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