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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anchoret

/ˈɑːntʃərɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does anchoret mean?

noun

A person who has renounced the world and lives in solitude, often in a hermitage or a cell, devoting themselves to prayer and contemplation.

Example

"The anchoret spent years in silence, meditating and seeking spiritual enlightenment."

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