No. 9,900 in Catalan
morabit
A "morabit" is a Muslim religious man residing in a rural sanctuary or hermitage.
In a sentence
El morabit es va retirar a la seva ermita per meditar.
The anchorite retired to his hermitage to meditate.
In this sentence, 'morabit' refers to a solitary person leading a religious life.
En la literatura medieval catalana, el morabit sovint simbolitza la devoció i l'aïllament.
In Catalan medieval literature, the hermit often symbolizes devotion and isolation.
Here, 'morabit' is used to describe a historical and literary archetype of a solitary, devout figure.
He llegit un conte sobre un morabit que ajudava els viatgers perduts.
I read a story about an anchorite who helped lost travelers.
In this context, 'morabit' refers to a figure in storytelling, symbolizing wisdom and assistance.
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