은둔형외톨이
eundunhyeongwoetoenoun★Intermediate— social recluse
informal
A person who avoids social interaction and prefers to live in isolation, often due to social anxiety or personal choice.
은둔형외톨이들은 온라인 커뮤니티에서만 소통한다.
Social recluses only communicate through online communities.
💡
This term is often used to describe individuals who withdraw from society due to psychological or social reasons.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This term is commonly used in discussions about mental health and social behavior.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Stigma
When referring to someone as 은둔형외톨이, be mindful of the potential stigma associated with the term.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 은둔 (eundun, 'reclusion') + 형 (hyeong, 'type') + 외톨이 (woetoe, 'loner').
📝Usage Notes
This term is often used in psychological and sociological discussions about social withdrawal and isolation.
Word Breakdown
은둔
reclusion
root형
type
suffix외톨이
loner
root한영사전