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solitary life
/ˈsɒlɪtɛri ˈlaɪf/
a life lived alone
After years of a solitary life, he finally decided to move to the city.
He had been living alone for a long time before deciding to relocate.
general
a lifestyle characterized by living alone and having minimal social interaction
She chose a solitary life in the mountains to focus on her writing.
She moved to the mountains to live alone and concentrate on her writing.
A solitary life can be peaceful but also lonely at times.
Living alone can be calm but sometimes feels isolating.
This phrase emphasizes the absence of regular social connections.
Collocations
lead a solitary lifeto live aloneembrace a solitary lifeto choose to live alone
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Usage Context
Use 'solitary life' to describe a lifestyle, not temporary loneliness.
Word Origin
From 'solitary' (Latin 'solus' meaning 'alone') and 'life' (Old English 'līf').
Usage Notes
Often used to describe a deliberate choice or a situation of forced isolation.
Word Breakdown
solitary
alone
adjectivelife
existence or lifestyle
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