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eremite vs hermit

hermit vs eremite

eremite and hermit both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eremite Yes No No No
hermit Yes No No No
As nouns, hermit is a hyponym of eremite; that is, hermit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eremite:
  • eremite: a Christian recluse
  • hermit: one retired from society for religious reasons
Other hyponyms of eremite include anchorite.
eremite (noun) hermit (noun)
a Christian recluse one who lives in solitude
one retired from society for religious reasons
Difference between eremite and hermit

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