hermit
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɝmət// UK //hˈɜːmɪt// her·mit
n. a person who lives alone and stays away from other people. You use this for someone who chooses a quiet life, often for religious reasons or because they like being alone.
n. a person living in solitude as a religious discipline or by personal choice. Often used metaphorically to describe anyone who avoids social interaction.
He became a hermit after he retired from his job.
After years of living in the busy city, she moved to a remote cabin and lived like a hermit.
While some historical hermits sought spiritual enlightenment through isolation, modern usage often applies the term to individuals who withdraw from society to escape the relentless pace of digital connectivity.
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to live like' or 'to become'.