stylites

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/ˈstʌɪlʌɪts/ English

Definitions

noun

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

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Synonyms

pillarist stylianos triantaphyllos stephen idiomelon hierolatry akathist athonite ice saints chrysostom great martyr staurolatry stesichorus hieromartyr stavropihiia lycerius

Rhymes

plights insights rights ignites acolytes civil rights sights sites highlights mites

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