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Definition of Stylite
1. Noun. An early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars.
Definition of Stylite
1. n. 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.
Definition of Stylite
1. an early Christian ascetic [n -S] : STYLITIC [adj]