A preference for solitudeSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
Apanthropy names a dislike of company and a love of solitude
Apanthropy is an English noun for disliking human company and loving solitude. It describes a preference for being alone, rather than simply the situation of being left out by others.
The dictionary has a name for preferring one’s own company.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10