hermit

US /ˈhɝː.mɪt/
UK /ˈhɝː.mɪt/
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1.

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline

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The old man lived as a hermit in the mountains, seeking spiritual enlightenment.
She decided to become a hermit after years of public life.
2.

a person who lives in seclusion from society

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He became a social hermit after the tragic accident.
Despite living like a hermit, she still kept up with current events.