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lone wolf
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lone wolf
n.
One who prefers to go without the company or assistance of others. Also called lone hand.
lone wolf
n
a person who prefers to be alone
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lone wolflone wolf - a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
lone hand, loner
individualist - a person who pursues independent thought or action
recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte, solitary, hermit - one who lives in solitude
Translations
lone wolf
n (fig) → Einzelgänger m
lone wolf n (fig) → tipo solitario
lone wolf n (fig) → tipo solitario


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