ˈsɑːləˌtuːd 
British ˈsɒləˌtjuːd
: a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be
She wished to work on her novel in solitude.
He enjoyed the peace and solitude of the woods.
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“Solitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/solitude. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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