stylite

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/ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

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Synonyms

pillarist churchite apotactite athonite stephen simonian anchoritism minorite idiomelon glasite ascesis monothelite palamite zealot synclite hieromartyr

Associated

simeon pillar constantinople monk chronicle orthodox saint lived catholic emperor eastern author

Rhymes

belight salite scyllite phyllite pelite sahlite tillite xylite ehlite a light

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