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Meaning of the word hermitage in English

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hermitage

US /ˈhɝː.mɪ.t̬ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhɜː.mɪ.tɪdʒ/
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Noun

the dwelling of a hermit, especially when small and remote

Example:
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He retreated to a secluded hermitage in the mountains.
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The old monk lived a solitary life in his hermitage.
Synonym:
retreat sanctuary cell cloister refuge
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