Meaning & use
loner
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A person who prefers to be alone rather than spending time with others.
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He's always been a bit of a loner, preferring books to parties.
The new student was a loner who ate lunch by himself every day.
A note on using this word
Not necessarily negative; it simply describes a preference for solitude, though it can sometimes imply social isolation depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
reclusesolitary person
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