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solitaries

[/ˈsɑːlɪteri z/]
noun
solitários
1. Plural of solitary; persons who live alone or in isolation, especially religious hermits or monks
The solitaries retreated to the monastery to live contemplative lives.
Os solitários se retiraram para o mosteiro para viver vidas contemplativas.
2. Persons who prefer solitude and avoid social interaction
Many solitaries find peace in nature and quiet environments.
Muitos solitários encontram paz na natureza e em ambientes silenciosos.
3. In card games, a card or cards that stand alone without matching pairs
The solitaries in this hand make it difficult to win.
Os solitários nesta mão dificultam a vitória.
Synonyms
hermitsrecluseslonersanchoritesisolates
Antonyms
sociablesgregariansextroverts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solitários
Standard usage for individuals living in solitude
Portugal
solitários
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in religious contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a solitary life
live as a solitary
solitary confinement
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