CultureJuly 14, 2026
solitude
/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
Definition
The state of being alone, often specifically used in this context to describe the private, internal experience of an individual even while physically surrounded by others in a public space.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'solitudo,' which stems from 'solus' meaning 'alone.' It entered Middle English through Old French to describe the state of being solitary.
In the news
Loznitsa describes the cinema audience as a 'community of solitude,' capturing the paradox where viewers are individually absorbed in their own private thoughts while simultaneously sharing a collective, communal experience in a dark theater.
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