live in seclusion; hermit
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to live in seclusion; to withdraw from society and live in solitude
literaryLiterary term for withdrawing from worldly affairs and official life to live in solitude, typically in mountains or rural areas. Often implies a voluntary rejection of social status and material pursuits.
Tired of officialdom, he decided to withdraw and live in seclusion in the mountains.
Many ancient scholars chose to live in seclusion in the countryside, taking no interest in worldly affairs.
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Living in seclusion is not an escape, but rather a choice in life.
noun
hermit; recluse; one who lives in seclusion
literaryRefers to a person, typically a scholar or intellectual, who has withdrawn from society and official life to live in solitude. Often carries a connotation of moral integrity and spiritual cultivation.
This mountain hermit leads a simple life.
There were many famous recluses in ancient times, such as Tao Yuanming.
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The local gazetteer records many local hermits.