solus

[saw-loos, soh-luhs]

adjective

Latin.

1. (referring to a man) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).

solus

/ ˈsəʊləs /

adjective

1. alone; separate

2. of or denoting the position of an advertising poster or press advertisement that is separated from competing advertisements

   a solus position

3. of or denoting a retail outlet, such as a petrol station, that sells the products of one company exclusively

   a solus site

4. alone; by oneself (formerly used in stage directions)

Word History and Origins

Origin of solus¹

C17: from Latin sōlus alone