stylite (19 synonym found)

Stylite has 19 synonyms. The top synonyms for stylite are hermit, ascetic, recluse, invalid, isolationist, anchorite, homebody, solitary and 11 more. Another word for stylite is hermit. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for stylite?

A common synonym for stylite is hermit. Other synonyms include ascetic, recluse, invalid, isolationist.

How many synonyms does stylite have?

Stylite has 19 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does stylite mean?

°A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

Definition of stylite:

°A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.
"1997: Daniel, the famous stylite of the city, actually descended from his pillar for the first time in fifteen years, terrifying Basiliscus into the withdrawal of his edict. -- John Julius Norwich, A Short History of Byzantium (Penguin 1998, p. 53)"
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Definition of stylite:

°A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.
"1997: Daniel, the famous stylite of the city, actually descended from his pillar for the first time in fifteen years, terrifying Basiliscus into the withdrawal of his edict. -- John Julius Norwich, A Short History of Byzantium (Penguin 1998, p. 53)"
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