solus

American  

[saw-loos, soh-luhs] / ˈsɔ lʊs, ˈsoʊ ləs /

adjective

Latin.

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

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solus British  

/ 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)

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Etymology

Origin of solus

C17: from Latin sōlus alone

Example Sentences

She closed the door, leaving me solus with Mr. St. John, who sat opposite, a book or newspaper in his hand.

From Literature

Peter Kooij’s bass voice sounded muffled and indistinct, especially during the aria “Quoniam tu solus sanctus.”

From New York Times

Small but crucial in the bass aria “Quoniam tu solus sanctus,” helping to create that mellow burble under the more blatant and angular line of the hunting horn.

From New York Times

By the next year the new "Collegiate School" had a charter, and by the year after that, one student�a wistful sophomore called Jacob Heminway, who, "solus, was all the College the first half-year."

From Time Magazine Archive

What places and people could be reached and held, if a priest solus could be sent!

From Time Magazine Archive