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recluse

re·cluse [ ré klss, ri klss ]

noun (plural re·clus·es)

Definition:

1. somebody living apart from others: a solitary person who avoids other people

2. somebody living life of prayer: somebody who lives a solitary life in prayer and meditation

adjective

Definition:

( archaic )
Same as reclusive

[12th century. < French reclus, past participle of Old French reclure "shut up" < Latin recludere "shut again" < claudere "shut"]

re·clu·sion [ ri klzh'n ] noun

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