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Hermit vs Homeless - What's the difference?

hermit | homeless |

As a noun hermit

is a religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.

As an adjective homeless is

lacking a permanent place of residence.

hermit

English

Alternative forms

* eremite, heremit, heremite (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
  • A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.
  • A spiced cookie made with molasses, raisins, and nuts.
  • Synonyms

    In the sense of hermit: *anchorite *eremite *recluse * See also

    Derived terms

    * hermit crab * hermit thrush * hermit warbler * hermitage * hermitize

    See also

    * monachos * monk

    Anagrams

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    homeless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Lacking a permanent place of residence.
  • Whenever I pass the park, I see the homeless people sleeping on the benches.

    Derived terms

    * homeless dumping * homeless shelter * homelessness

    See also

    * destitute * bum * unhoused * transient