English / word
recluse
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.
In context
01
After retiring from public life, the famous author lived as a quiet recluse.
02
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
Synonyms
ascetic,hermit,solitary
Antonyms
companion,socialite,extrovert
Collocations
live as a recluse,virtual recluse,complete recluse