Synonyms for

Hermitage

Verb / ˈhɜ:mʌtʌdʒ / Another word for hermitage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a dwelling or habitation, especially one occupied by a hermit

Synonyms & similar words

retreat sanctuary abbey monastery cloister haven asylum shelter refuge hideaway hideout lair cave den hole burrow seclusion solitude isolation privacy

Example sentences

  1. The hermitage was hidden away in the mountains.
  2. The hermit spent years living in his hermitage.
  3. The hermitage was a peaceful place to meditate.
  4. The hermit's hermitage was small but cozy.
  5. The hermitage was surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Quotes

  • "Solitude is the soul's holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead." -Katrina Kenison
  • "In solitude I find my answers." -Kristin Martz
  • "Solitude is the place of purification." -Martin Buber

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