heremiet

Definitions of heremiet
  1. noun
    one who lives in solitude
    synonyms: anachoreet, eenzaat, eremiet, holbewoner, kluizenaar, recluse, solitair, troglodiet
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    type of:
    einzelgänger, individualist, solist
    a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
  2. noun
    one retired from society for religious reasons
    synonyms: anachoreet, eenzaat, eremiet, kluizenaar, solitair
  3. noun
    small soft-bodied marine crustaceans living in cast-off shells of gastropods
    synonyms: heremietkreeft
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