What does "loner" mean?

One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

What is a synonym for "loner"?

Common synonyms include: hermit, alien, aloner, anchoress, anchoret, anchorite.

//ˈloʊnɚ// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.
"I actually enjoy being a loner."
2
a person who avoids the company or assistance of others wordnet

"Be a loner. That gives you time to wonder, to search for the truth. Have holy curiosity. Make your life worth living."

From lone + -er.

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