noun
- the practice or way of life of a hermit; the state of being a hermit or living in seclusion
Usage: often used in historical or religious contexts
Examples
- The monk chose hermitry as a path to spiritual enlightenment.
- Early Christian hermitry flourished in the deserts of Egypt and Syria.
- She embraced hermitry after decades of urban life.
- The tradition of hermitry has deep roots in many religious traditions.
- His hermitry lasted only a few years before he returned to civilization.