noun
- the practice or way of life of a hermit; withdrawal from society for religious or spiritual reasons
Usage: often used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- Early Christian hermitism flourished in the deserts of Egypt and Syria.
- The monk embraced hermitism as a path to spiritual enlightenment.
- Hermitism was a common practice among medieval religious communities.
- She chose hermitism over a life in the city.
- The tradition of hermitism has roots in many world religions.