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hermit vs recluse

recluse vs hermit

hermit and recluse both are nouns.

hermit is not an adjective while recluse is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hermit Yes No No No
recluse Yes Yes No No
As nouns, hermit and recluse are synonyms defined as:
  • hermit and recluse: one who lives in solitude
Other synonyms of hermit include solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte.
hermit (noun) recluse (noun)
one who lives in solitude one who lives in solitude
one retired from society for religious reasons
hermit (adjective) recluse (adjective)
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Difference between hermit and recluse

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