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Solitude

2 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means the state of being alone, especially when solitude is peaceful or chosen
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Stage 1 of 2
solus
Latin · ancient
"alone"
alone, by oneself
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Stage 2 of 2
solitude
English · 1300s
"the state of being alone"
settled as the English word for the state of being alone
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