solitudinarian

noun

sol·​i·​tu·​di·​nar·​i·​an ˌsä-lə-ˌtü-də-ˈner-ē-ən How to pronounce solitudinarian (audio)
-ˌtyü-

Word History

Etymology

Latin solitudin-, solitudo + English -arian

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solitudinarian was in 1691

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Cite this Entry

“Solitudinarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitudinarian. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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