Meaning Of The Word Stylite

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stylite in American English
any of various Christian ascetics who lived on the tops of pillars
noun: one of a class of solitary ascetics who lived on the top of high pillars or columns

stylite in British English
noun: one of a class of recluses who in ancient times lived on the top of high pillars

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