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stylite
sty·lite [ st lt ] (plural sty·lites)


noun 
Definition:
 
Christian recluse: a Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar
[Mid-17th century. < late Greek stulitēs< Greek stulos "pillar"]

sty·lit·ic [ stī líttik ] adjective
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