stylite

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Noun stylite has 1 sense

stylite - an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
--₁ is a kind of abstainer, ascetic

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Definition:

A stylite refers to a religious ascetic who lives on top of a pillar or column, seeking spiritual enlightenment through extreme isolation and self-discipline.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A person who practices stylitism

Usages:

Example 1: The stylite spent years living on top of a pillar, detached from worldly affairs.

Example 2: Many pilgrims visit the stylite's column seeking his wisdom and blessings.

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