Hermit

A hermit is a person who lives on his own, away from society.^[1] This is distinct from a recluse, who avoids others and lives alone. Hermits live in seclusion.^[2][3] Hermits occur in the history of several religions.

Saint Jerome, who lived as a hermit near Bethlehem, depicted in his study being visited by two angels (Cavarozzi, early 17th century).

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