Solitary
/ˈsɒlɪtəri/noun
Existing or living alone; lacking companionship.
Did you know?The word 'solitary' is linked to the Latin term for 'salvation', hinting at the mystical power of solitude in spiritual practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sol-
“to be alone or separate.”
Latin
Latin
solitarius
“alone, isolated, or lonely.”
Old French
Old French
solitaire
“lonely or solitary.”
14th Century
Middle English
solitarie
“living alone, withdrawn from society.”
Modern English
English
solitary
“characterized by solitude; alone.”