#56 anchorite

#56 anchorite- a person who lives in seclusion, a religious recluse, hermit

- C15 from Medieval Latin anchorita, from Greek anakhoretes- to retire, withdraw

Vincent van Gogh said the he was somewhat of an anchorite who tried to keep true to his original character and prevent the fire of his soul from going out.

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