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solitude

so·li·tude

UK/ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ US/ˈsɔlɪˌt͡ʃʉwd/ fairly common

noun

1.

a state of social isolation

Synonyms
2.
3.

Origin

From Middle English solitude, from Old French solitude, from Latin sōlitūdō. By surface analysis, sole + -itude.

Phrases

  • by oneself
  • two solitudes

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