Definition

A person who prefers to be alone and does not seek the company of others.

Example

He is a loner who enjoys spending time by himself rather than with friends.

Conversation

Have you noticed that Jake is kind of a loner?

Yeah, he often keeps to himself during breaks.

I wonder if he prefers it that way or if he feels lonely.

Maybe he just needs some time to open up to others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loner → It is formed from "lone" (from Old English *anlone*, meaning alone or solitary) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A loner is a person who is alone or prefers to be alone.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'alone' ('lone') and the '-er' just means a person. A loner is someone who prefers to be by themselves.

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