English dictionary
stylite
/'st/aI/l/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived on the tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- called also <i>pillarist</i> and <i>pillar saint</i>.
Source: webster1913