Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A person who lives alone.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Recluse: A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. This is the most accurate term for someone who lives entirely by themselves, often by choice.
Monk: A member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. While they may live in solitude, they often live in communities (monasteries).
Saint: A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death. This refers to a person's moral or religious standing, not their living situation.
Bachelor: A man who is not and has never been married. A bachelor might live alone, but the word specifically describes marital status rather than the act of living in solitude.