solitude

Solitude is the state of being alone or on your own. It also is a place where you can be on your own.

(noun)

An example of solitude is when you are by yourself in your home.

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See solitude in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the state of being solitary, or alone; seclusion, isolation, or remoteness
  2. a lonely or secluded place

Origin: ME < MFr < L solitudo < solus, alone, sole

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See solitude in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The state or quality of being alone or remote from others.
  2. A lonely or secluded place.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin sōlitūdō

Origin: , from sōlus, alone; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots

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