noun
loner
LOH-nuh
noun
1
A person who prefers to be, or generally is, alone rather than with others.
"He's always been a bit of a loner, happiest with a book and no company."
"The new student kept to herself and was seen as a loner."
How to Use Loner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tends to avoid company and spend time alone.
Common pairings
a bit of a loner
known as a loner
a natural loner
Word Forms
loners plural
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Etymology
From "lone" plus the agent suffix "-er."