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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSolitary
/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Being alone or isolated; not accompanied by others.
"He preferred a solitary walk in the park to enjoy the peace and quiet."
- 1
A person who lives alone or prefers to be alone.
"As a solitary, she found comfort in her own company."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'solitary' originates from the Latin 'solitarius', which means 'alone' or 'single'. It evolved through Middle English from the Old French 'solitaire', reflecting a historical shift towards emphasizing isolation and loneliness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Solitary" is said worldwide
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solitaire
Transliteration: so-li-tair
"Il préfère une promenade solitaire dans le parc."
einsam
Transliteration: ain-zam
"Er bevorzugt einen einsamen Spaziergang im Park."
solitario
Transliteration: so-li-ta-rio
"Preferisce una passeggiata solitaria nel parco."
solitario
Transliteration: so-li-ta-rio
"Prefiere un paseo solitario por el parque."
solitário
Transliteration: so-li-ta-rio
"Ele prefere uma caminhada solitária no parque."
एकाकी
Transliteration: ekaakī
"उसे पार्क में अकेले चलना पसंद है।"
孤独的
Transliteration: gū dú de
"他喜欢在公园里孤独地散步。"
고독한
Transliteration: go-dok-han
"그는 공원에서 고독한 산책을 선호합니다."
孤独な
Transliteration: kodoku na
"彼は公園で孤独な散歩を好みます。"
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