anchorate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has taken a vow of chastity and dedication to God, living a monastic life but not enclosed in a monastery.

  - "The anchorite lived in a small cell attached to the church wall."
  - "An anchorite's daily routine consisted of prayer, meditation, and manual labor."
  - "During the Middle Ages, anchorites were an important part of the Christian community."

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Variants

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anchoret , anchorets , anchorite , anchorites , anchoritic , anchoritically

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'ancorer', meaning 'to moor', due to the anchorite's secluded and stable lifestyle.

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Trivia

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1. Anchorites were often supported by the local community, who would bring them food and other necessities.

2. Anchorites played a significant role in the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages.

3. Some anchorites were known to perform miracles, attracting pilgrims to their cells.

4. The practice of anchoritic life declined during the Renaissance and was mostly replaced by the establishment of monasteries and convents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monasticism: A religious or spiritual tradition characterized by the institutionalized living and organization of communities dedicated to living in accordance with the principles of a particular religion or way of life.

2. Mendicant Orders: A religious institute whose members live under vows and devote themselves to the active ministry of the Gospel, especially to the education of the laity and the care of the sick and poor.

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Culture

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Anchorites played an essential role in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe. They lived in small cells attached to church walls and devoted their lives to prayer, fasting, and penance. Anchorites were not enclosed in monasteries but lived in solitude, communicating with the outside world through a small window or a grille.

How to Memorize "anchorate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person living in a small, secluded cell attached to a church wall.
   - Visualize the anchorite dedicating their time to prayer and contemplation.
   - Think about the anchorite's commitment to chastity and dedication to God.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the anchorite with the image of a hermit living in solitude.
   - Connect the anchorite with the idea of a monk or nun committed to a religious life.
   - Think about the anchorite's dedication to God and the spiritual growth that comes from their secluded lifestyle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'A' in anchorite stands for 'Ascetic' or 'Awesome' dedication.
   - Use the acronym 'C-H-A-S-T-I-T-Y' to remember the anchorite's commitment to chastity.
   - Remember the anchorite's secluded lifestyle by thinking of the 'S' in solitude.

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