Hermitage

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜrmɪtɪdʒ/

Definitions of hermitage

noun a place where a hermit lives in seclusion

Example Sentences

A1 The hermitage was a small, peaceful cabin in the woods.

A2 During his retreat, he found solace in the hermitage deep in the mountains.

B1 The hermitage was a place of quiet reflection and meditation for the monks.

B2 Visiting the hermitage allowed her to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life.

C1 The hermitage was a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual enlightenment.

C2 The hermitage's architecture and serene surroundings made it a perfect place for a personal retreat.

Examples of hermitage in a Sentence

formal The hermitage was a secluded retreat where the monk spent his days in meditation.

informal I heard there's a cool hermitage up in the mountains where you can disconnect from the world.

slang Let's ditch this party and go chill at the hermitage for a while.

figurative His small cabin in the woods served as his own personal hermitage, away from the chaos of city life.

Grammatical Forms of hermitage

• past tense: hermitaged
• plural: hermitages
• comparative: more hermitage
• superlative: most hermitage
• present tense: hermitages
• future tense: will hermitage
• perfect tense: have hermitaged
• continuous tense: is hermitaging
• singular: hermitage
• positive degree: hermitage
• infinitive: to hermitage
• gerund: hermitaging
• participle: hermitaging

Origin and Evolution of hermitage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'hermitage' originated from the Old French word 'hermitage' which was derived from the Late Latin word 'erēmītāgium', meaning 'dwelling of a hermit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a dwelling or place where a hermit lived in seclusion, the term 'hermitage' has evolved to also denote a secluded, peaceful place or retreat, often associated with nature or spiritual reflection.