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Recluse

/ɹɪˈkluːs/

A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

📖 Definitions of "Recluse"

noun
  1. 1

    A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

  2. 2

    The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion

  3. 3

    A brown recluse spider

verb
  1. 1

    To shut; to seclude

adjective
  1. 1

    Sequestered; secluded, isolated

    "a recluse monk or hermit"

  2. 2

    Hidden, secret

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