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Definition — a person who leads a secluded or solitary life

Along with solitary, solitude, and solo, solitudinarian comes from the Latin word solus, meaning “alone.” Just because you’re person who leads a secluded or solitary life doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy having a lengthy obscure word to describe yourself with.

The place was upon the whole comfortable, and might suit a solitudinarian who had humility enough to be reconciled to such a situation.
— John Robinson, Audley Fortescue; or the victims of frailty, 1796

Definition — loneliness

Desolation is another word that can be traced in part to the Latin solus (“alone”); it carries a number of other meanings in addition to “loneliness.” Desolation may refer to “grief,” “devastation,” “barren wasteland,” and “the action of desolating.”

The Seat of Desolation; That lonely, solitary Seat, destitute of any living Creature but our wretched selves.
— Patrick Hume, Annotations on Milton’s Paradise Lost, 1695

Definition — a person who lives in seclusion usually for religious reasons

Anchorite is roughly synonymous with both hermit and recluse. Both anchorite and hermit are often used in reference to those who seclude themselves for religious reasons. The word anchor has been around since Old English to refer to religious hermits; anchorite did not come into use until the 15th century. The word also has a feminine form; a woman who is an anchorite is an anchoress.

Have the Purity of Virgins, the Austerity of Anchorites, the Zeal of Pastors and Bishops, and the Constancy of Martyrs.
— Peter Abelard, Letters of Abelard and Heloise, 1769

Definition — somewhat introverted

Let it not be said that the English language lacks nuance, for we have a word not only for being somewhat introverted, but also one for being somewhat extroverted (extrovertish). We even have a word for the person who has the characteristics of both introvert and extrovert: the ambivert.

You have been reading in every book and magazine you pick up that you ought to go out and mingle more with people. If you don’t, warn the savants, you will become dour, introvertish, queer.
— Malvina Lindsay, The Washington Post, 26 Feb. 1940

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Definition — rambling alone : marked by solitary wandering

Solivagant also functions as a noun, with the meaning of “a solitary wanderer.” The second portion of the word comes from the Latin vagus (“wandering”), a root it shares with noctivagant (“night-wandering”) and gyrovague (“a wandering and usually dissolute monk of the early church”).

For prohibition of marriage, and difference of meats are inseparable characters of Monasticall profession, and goe common to all that crew of hypocrites, whether solivagant Hermites, or Anchorites which live alone, or Coenobites which lived in society.
— Joseph Mede, The apostasy of the latter times, 1641

Definition — morbid fear of solitude

English is awash is words for various kinds of fears and loathings; we have melissophobia (“fear of bees”), ailurophobia (“abnormal fear or loathing of cats”), and deipnophobia (“fear of dinner parties”). The initial portion of autophobia comes from the Greek autos (“same,” “self”).

By the word agoraphobia, I suppose he means to indicate a fear while out in public places, or highways [agora phobia], but if we analyse the cases, we find that this is not exactly so—since this dread only comes over the person when he is there alone. It seems to me that the term isolophobia, eisophobia, or autophobia, would more correctly express it.
— John D. Jackson, The Clinic (Cincinnati, OH), 10 feb. 1872

Definition — characterized by ascetic solitude in mode of life

Eremitic (which rhymes with paralytic and hermit share an etymology; both words may be traced to the Greek erēmitēs (“living in the desert”). In addition to the definition above, eremitic may also mean “of, relating to, or befitting a hermit.”)

He, therefore, from being a dissipated, rollicking blade, affected an eremitic life, and withdrew to his cave during the day; as Diogenes, after having been tried at the Old Bailey of Sinope, and transported for coining, betook himself to his tub.
— Fraser’s magazine for town and country (London, Eng.), Jul. 1845

cave

Definition — a member of any of various peoples (as in antiquity) who lived or were reputed to live chiefly in caves

In modern parlance troglodyte is most often found referring to a person who is characterized by reclusive habits or outmoded or reactionary attitudes, as one might expect from a person who had been in a cave. The earliest meaning of the word was one that referred to people who were thought to live in caves; troglodyte comes from the Greek trōglē, meaning “hole” or “cave.”

The others called Troglodites, have Caves and holes in the grounde, & have no other houses.
— Pliny the Elder (trans. by I. A.) A summarie of the antiquities, and wonders of the worlde, 1566

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adjective (used predicatively)

separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.

to the exclusion of all others or all else: One cannot live by bread alone.

adverb

solitarily; solo: She prefers to live alone.

without aid or help: The baby let go of the side of the crib and stood alone.

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Idioms about alone

leave / let well enough alone, to be satisfied with the existing situation; refrain from attempting to change conditions: Marriages are often destroyed by relatives who will not let well enough alone.

Origin of alone

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English al one all (in the sense “wholly”) one

synonym study for alone

1. Alone, lone, lonely, lonesome all imply being without companionship or association. Alone is colorless unless reinforced by all; it then suggests solitariness or desolation: alone in the house; all alone on an island. Lone is somewhat poetic or is intended humorously: a lone sentinel. Lonely implies a sad or disquieting feeling of isolation. Lonesome connotes emotion, a longing for companionship.

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OTHER WORDS FROM alone

a·lone·ness, noun

Words nearby alone

alogical, aloha, aloha shirt, Aloha State, aloin, alone, along, along for the ride, along in years, alongships, alongshore

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What is a basic definition of alone?

Alone is an adjective that describes someone or something as being in isolation or as being unique. Alone is used as an adverb to mean something was done by a single individual. Alone has a few additional senses as an adjective and an adverb.

If you are alone, you are the only human being present in a place. Generally, alone is neither good nor bad. If it’s used in the phrase “all alone” though, it implies a sense of sadness or loneliness. Alone always describes a situation where there is exactly one thing existing apart from all others.

Real-life examples: Some animals, such as tigers, like to be alone and spend most of their lives away from others of their species. You may want to be alone in your room, away from other people. An actor might be alone on stage when giving a monologue.

Used in a sentence: I was alone in the dark, spooky room.

Alone also describes something as being unique or being the only example of something.

Real-life examples: A championship is won by one team alone. You alone are the only one who knows how you feel.

Used in a sentence: I always feel like I am alone in my love of smelly cheese.

Alone is also used as an adverb to mean something was done by a single individual.

Real-life examples: A widow might live alone in her house after her husband dies. A solo is when a singer or musician performs alone. Most games cannot be played alone and need at least a second player.

Used in a sentence: She likes to hike alone in the woods.

Where does alone come from?

The first records of alone come from the later 1200s. It comes from the Middle English al one, meaning “exclusively one” or “entirely one.”

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How is alone used in real life?

Alone is a very common word that most often describes something that involves one person or thing.

Enjoying being alone could easily become a habit of mine. Sometimes I just want to be alone with my thoughts and music.

— Haven Raven (@ARestlessHaven) December 29, 2020

If I lived alone I would walk around naked all the time

— Matthew Morales (@mattkillsswagg) December 22, 2020

We are committed to doing everything we can at the state level to fight violent crime, but we can’t do it alone. The only way we can truly make a difference is by working together.

— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 14, 2020

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If a person is alone in a room, no one else is in the room with them.

Words related to alone

only, unattended, solely, solo, unaccompanied, abandoned, companionless, deserted, desolate, detached, forlorn, forsaken, friendless, hermit, individual, isolated, lone, lonely, lonesome, on one’s own

How to use alone in a sentence

Genetics alone does not an eating disorder make, generally speaking, and Bulik points out that environment still plays a role.
I watch every episode alone on my couch and I just sit there and laugh, and laugh.
By contrast, John McCain, the eventual GOP nominee, had raised approximately $12.7 million in the first quarter of 2007 alone.
Nor should we ever assume that weather alone, however extreme, should be fatal to a commercial flight.

Women and children are disproportionately victims, but they are not alone.
Ten minutes later, veiled and cloaked, she stepped out alone into the garden.
The two women had no intention of bathing; they had just strolled down to the beach for a walk and to be alone and near the water.
When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan’s ear alone.
If Mac had been alone he would have made the post by sundown, for the Mounted Police rode picked horses, the best money could buy.
Alone Orlean lay trying vainly to forget something—something that stood like a spectre before her eyes.

British Dictionary definitions for alone

adjective, adverb (postpositive)

apart from another or others; solitary

without anyone or anything elseone man alone could lift it

without equal; uniquehe stands alone in the field of microbiology

to the exclusion of others; onlyshe alone believed him

leave alone, leave be, let alone or let be to refrain from annoying or interfering with

leave well alone, leave well enough alone, let well alone or let well enough alone to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory

let alone much less; not to mentionhe can’t afford beer, let alone whisky

Word Origin for alone

Old English al one, literally: all (entirely) one

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Other Idioms and Phrases with alone

see go it alone; leave someone alone; leave well enough alone; let alone.

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Other forms: alonely

The word alone comes from a combination of the Middle English words «all» and «one,» which is really all you need to know to understand the word. A person who is alone is all-in-one; there’s no one else around.

Depending how you look at it, the word alone can have positive or negative connotations. A person with a bad attitude that no one wants to be around might find himself alone much of the time. But someone seeking solitude, might choose to be alone. Then there are those people or things that are so unique or special that they alone possess a certain quality. Superman alone could save the world from the evil hand of Lex Luthor.

Definitions of alone

adjective

isolated from others

“could be
alone in a crowded room”

“was
alone with her thoughts”

“I want to be
alone”

Synonyms:

unsocial

not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions
adjective

lacking companions or companionship

“he was
alone when we met him”

“she is
alone much of the time”

synonyms:

lone, lonely, solitary

unaccompanied

being without an escort
adjective

exclusive of anyone or anything else

“she
alone believed him”

“cannot live by bread
alone”

synonyms:

only

exclusive

excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
adjective

radically distinctive and without equal

“he is
alone in the field of microbiology”

“this theory is altogether
alone in its penetration of the problem”

synonyms:

unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled

incomparable, uncomparable

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
adverb

without anybody else or anything else

“the child stayed home
alone”

“the pillar stood
alone, supporting nothing”

synonyms:

solo, unaccompanied
adverb

without any others being included or involved

“the burden of proof rests on the prosecution
alone”

synonyms:

entirely, exclusively, only, solely

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Its the opposite of what we thought it to be. «Alone» and «All one» are synonyms. It actually means that everything in this universe and all other «parallel» universes is «All one». The same source for all.

Mean little told the others that he is walking alone. They most likely didnt understand what he meant. When he departed more than a thousand shadows went inside his own.

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1: A feeling you get when nobodys around.

2: Something every person will experience.

3: Not having anybody.

4: Something you want to be, or are.

I like being alone on a friday night. I like riding the buss home alone, or walk home alone. Only me and my music.

I like reading a good book, only me and myself. I like being in a silence room, I like silence.

I like to think, I like to set my mind free.

I’d rather travel alone far away, or staying home with people around me.

I’ll go to school, only to learn, and not to socialise.

I like staying up the whole night, because its the only time I can completly be alone.

I like being alone, but I dont like being lonely.

I guess I’ve been alone for enough time for the bad thoughts to take over.

by amxndx November 26, 2013

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(1) An apt adjective is self-contained which means quietly confident and self-sufficient, comfortably alone in a positive sense.

adjective: self-contained
1.(of a thing) complete, or having all that is needed, in itself.
«every section of the painting is a self-contained unit»
synonyms: complete, independent, separate, free-standing, enclosed
2. (of a person) quiet and independent; not depending on or influenced by others.
«he’s very self-contained»

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(2) a good concept for your personal use: Aloneness is a word specifically used to mean ‘alone’ in a positive sense. Even if defined negatively as a synonym of solitude or loneliness in some standard dictionaries, it is used self-affirmingly as a contrast to loneliness which has negative connotations.

My sister who is an expert psychologist and ace in spirituality has suggested this word (which I had never heard of till now!) AND confirmed the positive connotation and usage of ‘aloneness’ as a positive attitude to being alone.

Example of usage: Loneliness vs. Aloneness: What’s the Difference?
By Pragito Dove at Huffpost blog (These are not definitions but contrasting interpretations by the author.)

Loneliness is a lack, a feeling that something is missing, a pain, a depression, a need, an incompleteness, an absence.

Aloneness is presence, fullness, aliveness, joy of being, overflowing love. You are complete. Nobody is needed, you are enough.

My sister (who is herself an extrovert, but spiritual) asked me in relation to this question, «why should being alone be perceived as being lonely? When I am alone I am with myself.«

I suspect that spiritually advanced people have reclaimed and redefined the word ‘aloneness’ specially to counter the negative connotations acquired by ‘loneliness’ because of the herd mentality that ‘man is / must be a social animal.’ However this word is not yet widely used and may only convey the meaning of loneliness if you use it to describe yourself to others, unless you are willing to explain its positive connotations.

See this article for the full text of the above extract:

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/8032702

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