Meaning of stylite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈstaɪlaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    stylite

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from ecclesiastical Greek stulitēs, from stulos‘pillar’

    Definitions

    1. an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

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