Meaning of the word "a great city, a great solitude" in English

What does "a great city, a great solitude" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a great city, a great solitude

US /ə ɡreɪt ˈsɪti, ə ɡreɪt ˈsɑːlətuːd/
UK /ə ɡreɪt ˈsɪti, ə ɡreɪt ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that the larger a city is, the more isolated or lonely an individual can feel within it

Example:
Living in London taught me the truth of the saying 'a great city, a great solitude'.
Despite the millions of people around him, he felt that a great city is a great solitude.