monachist

Example:She decided to take the monastic route and join a monastery.

Definition:Relating to a life devoted to religious observance, especially in a monastic community.

Example:The solitary monk lived in a small hut in the mountains where he practiced his faith.

Definition:Living, situated, or occurring in solitude, remote from others or civilization.

Example:The recluse had spent years in a cave meditating and shunning all human contact.

Definition:A person who lives alone and avoids society, especially for religious reasons.