anchorite

noun

an·cho·rite ˈaŋ-kə-ˌrīt How to pronounce anchorite (audio)

variants or less commonly anchoret

ˈaŋ-kə-ˌret How to pronounce anchorite (audio)

: a person who lives in seclusion usually for religious reasons

anchoritic

ˌaŋ-kə-ˈri-tik How to pronounce anchorite (audio)

adjective

anchoritically

ˌaŋ-kə-ˈri-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce anchorite (audio)

adverb

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The term "anchor" was being used for religious hermits about 450 years before "anchorite" came into common use in our language. The reclusive "anchor" and "anchorite" are both derived from the Late Latin anachoreta, which, in turn, can be traced to the Greek anachōrein, meaning "to withdraw." Are they etymologically related to the kind of anchors you find on ships? Not exactly. The Latin root of sea-going "anchor," "anchora," probably influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the words that led to "anchorite" and the reclusive "anchor," but it is not a direct ancestor.

Example Sentences

many Christian saints were anchorites who removed themselves from the world to focus on their spirituality

Recent Examples on the Web Perhaps our lives now more closely resemble ancient anchorites, religious recluses who lived alone in rooms adjoining churches, said Cathleen Kaveny, a Catholic theologian at Boston College.

Daniel Burke, CNN, 5 Apr. 2020 In other instances, anchorites became wise people to visit and from whom to seek council.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2019 But there are certainly similarities between the anchorite and the handmaid.

Annie Sutherland, Quartzy, 13 June 2019

anchorite

noun

as in hermit

a person who lives away from others many Christian saints were anchorites who removed themselves from the world to focus on their spirituality

Synonyms & Similar Words

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hermit
solitary
recluse
eremite
isolate
homebody
shut-in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

socialite
socializer

单词	anchorite
释义	anchorite noun an·cho·rite ˈaŋ-kə-ˌrīt variants or less commonly anchoret ˈaŋ-kə-ˌret : a person who lives in seclusion usually for religious reasons anchoritic ˌaŋ-kə-ˈri-tik adjective anchoritically ˌaŋ-kə-ˈri-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Did you know? The term "anchor" was being used for religious hermits about 450 years before "anchorite" came into common use in our language. The reclusive "anchor" and "anchorite" are both derived from the Late Latin anachoreta, which, in turn, can be traced to the Greek anachōrein, meaning "to withdraw." Are they etymologically related to the kind of anchors you find on ships? Not exactly. The Latin root of sea-going "anchor," "anchora," probably influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the words that led to "anchorite" and the reclusive "anchor," but it is not a direct ancestor. Synonyms eremite hermit isolate recluse solitary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences many Christian saints were anchorites who removed themselves from the world to focus on their spirituality Recent Examples on the Web Perhaps our lives now more closely resemble ancient anchorites, religious recluses who lived alone in rooms adjoining churches, said Cathleen Kaveny, a Catholic theologian at Boston College. Daniel Burke, CNN, 5 Apr. 2020 In other instances, anchorites became wise people to visit and from whom to seek council. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2019 But there are certainly similarities between the anchorite and the handmaid. Annie Sutherland, Quartzy, 13 June 2019 Word History Etymology Middle English, from Medieval Latin anchorita, alteration of Late Latin anachoreta, from Late Greek anachōrētēs, from Greek anachōrein to withdraw, from ana- + chōrein to make room, from chōros place First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above anchorite noun as in hermit a person who lives away from others many Christian saints were anchorites who removed themselves from the world to focus on their spirituality Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hermit solitary recluse eremite isolate homebody shut-in Antonyms & Near Antonyms socialite socializer
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anchorite

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