CEFR C1

hermitage

noun

Meaning

A dwelling where a hermit lives, typically a simple and secluded place.

Examples

He sought solitude in a mountain hermitage.
The artist found inspiration in the quiet hermitage.

Synonyms: retreat, cell, refuge, sanctuary

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hermitage (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

Definition

A dwelling where a hermit lives, typically a simple and secluded place.

Examples

He sought solitude in a mountain hermitage.
The artist found inspiration in the quiet hermitage.
After years of travel, she settled into a peaceful hermitage.

Synonyms of hermitage

Words with a similar meaning to hermitage:

retreat
cell
refuge
sanctuary

Antonyms of hermitage

Words with the opposite meaning to hermitage:

metropolis
hub

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