solus

[soh-luhs]

solus Definition

• 1. alone; unaccompanied
• 2. only; solely

Using solus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "solus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He traveled solus to the remote island.

• Example

  The decision was made by the CEO solus.

• Example

  She spent the evening solus in her apartment.

solus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for solus

• alone
• unaccompanied
• lonely
• isolated
• single
• sole

Antonyms for solus

• accompanied
• together
• surrounded

Phrases with solus

• solus rex

  a king who rules alone without a queen or consort

  Example

  Queen Elizabeth I of England was known as the Solus Rex.

• solus ipse

  by oneself; alone

  Example

  He completed the project solus ipse, without any help from his colleagues.

• solus populi

  the will of the people alone

  Example

  The government claimed to be acting on the basis of solus populi, but many disagreed with their policies.

Origins of solus

from Latin 'sōlus', meaning 'alone'

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Summary: solus in Brief

The term 'solus' [soh-luhs] means alone or unaccompanied, as in 'He traveled solus to the remote island.' It can also mean only or solely, as in 'The decision was made by the CEO solus.' 'Solus' extends into phrases like 'solus rex,' denoting a king who rules alone, and 'solus ipse,' meaning by oneself.