The state, condition, or rank of being a hermit; a hermit's life or status.
From hermit plus -ship suffix denoting state or condition (like friendship, kinship). This word specifically emphasizes the formal or recognized status of living as a hermit.
While most people avoid the title 'hermitship,' some intentional communities and monasteries still formally recognize this status for monks who take vows of permanent isolation.
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