hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte - one who lives in solitude
solitary, solitary confinement - confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
Example:- he was held in solitary
nongregarious, nonsocial, solitary - of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
Example:- solitary bees
alone, lone, lonely, solitary - lacking companions or companionship
Example:- he was alone when we met him
lonely, solitary, unfrequented - devoid of creatures
Example:- a lonely crossroads
lone, lonely, solitary - characterized by or preferring solitude
Example:- a lone wolf
lone, lonesome, only, sole, solitary - being the only one; single and isolated from others
Example:- the lone doctor in the entire county