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Meaning of Desert Father | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of the early Christian hermits, ascetics and monks who lived mainly in the Scetes desert of Egypt, beginning around the third century AD, and were a major influence on the development of Christianity.

historical

Equivalents

Svenska ökenfader

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

desert fox desert fruit cake desert glue desert hare desert holly Desert Hot Springs

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