What does stylite mean?
noun
A Christian ascetic who lived on top of a pillar, often for many years, as a form of penance or devotion. A person who lives a solitary, isolated life, often in a remote or elevated location.
Example
"The stylite spent 40 years on top of his pillar, praying and meditating in solitude."
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