Solitary is the state of being alone or in solitude. The term may refer to: * shortened form of solitary confinement * Solitary animal, an animal that does not live with others in its species * Solitary but social, a type of social organization in biology where individuals forage alone but share sleeping space * Solitary, the formal title of a

hermit A hermit, also known as an eremite ( adjectival form: hermitic or eremitic) or solitary, is a person who lives in seclusion. Eremitism plays a role in a variety of religions. Description In Christianity, the term was originally applied to a C ...

in many Christian religious Orders * "Solitary" (''Lost''), a 2004 episode of the TV series ''Lost'' * ''Solitary'' (TV series), a reality show made by FOX * ''Solitary'' (album), 2008 album by Don Dokken * ''Solitary'' (2020 film), a British sci-fi thriller film * ''Solitary'' (upcoming film), an American drama film * Solitary ritual, occult practice * Solitary Mountain, a mountain in Yukon, Canada

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