# anchorite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæŋ.kə(ˌ)ɹaɪt/

## Definitions
1. One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀναχωρητής (anakhōrētḗs, “anchorite”), from ἀναχωρέω (anakhōréō, “to withdraw, retire”), via Latin anchōrēta, a variant of anachōrēta (“anchorite”), see -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/anchorite