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Added 9 October 2026

solitude

/ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ noun

In Latin: solitudo, solitās Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about solitude at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A state of social isolation.
The state or situation of being alone.
A solitary place.

Origin

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

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