LONER Definition & Meaning

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loner

[ loh-ner ]

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noun

a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others:
He was always a loner—no one knew him well.

loner

/ ˈ��əʊ��ə /

noun

informal.
a person or animal who avoids the company of others or prefers to be alone

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of loner¹

First recorded in 1945–50; lone + -er ¹

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Following the attacks, Sir Keir Starmer said Britain faced a new threat from "extreme violence carried out by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms".

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The "loner" responsible was convicted of possessing terrorist manuals, but prosecutors said the motive was "not terrorism" and related to hatred and revenge.

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Earlier this week Sir Keir said there was a "new threat" of "extreme violence carried out by loners, misfits, young men in their bedrooms".

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But he was a bit of a loner and never became a creature of Hollywood.

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A loner, he did not tell his family or friends.

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