Definitions for stylite
ˈstaɪ laɪtstylite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stylitenoun

   an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stylitenoun

   A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

2. Etymology: From Ecclesiastical Greek στυλίτης, from στῦλος.

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1. Stylite

   A stylite (Ancient Greek: στυλίτης (stylitēs) 'pillar dweller', derived from στῦλος (stȳlos) 'pillar' and Classical Syriac: ܐܣܛܘܢܐ (ʼasṯonáyé)) or pillar-saint is a type of Christian ascetic who lives on pillars, preaching, fasting and praying. Stylites believe that the mortification of their bodies would help ensure the salvation of their souls. Stylites were common in the early days of the Byzantine Empire. The first known stylite was Simeon Stylites the Elder who climbed a pillar in Syria in 423 and remained there until his death 37 years later.

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1. stylite

   A stylite is a type of Christian ascetic who lives on top of a pillar or column, often for years at a time, to demonstrate their faith and commitment. This practice originated in the early days of Byzantine Christianity, with the most famous stylites being Simeon Stylites the Elder and his disciple, Simeon Stylites the Younger. The word "stylite" comes from the Greek "stulos," meaning pillar.

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1. Stylitenoun

   one of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived on the tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- called also pillarist and pillar saint

2. Etymology: [Gr. styli`ths, fr. sty^los a pillar.]

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1. Stylite

   stī′līt, n. one of an early class of anchorets who lived unsheltered on the tops of pillars—Simeon Stylites (c. 390-459) is said to have lived thirty years on such. [Gr. stylitēs—stylos, a pillar.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stylite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stylite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stylite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stylite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylite
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylite
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=stylite