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/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that the larger a city is, the more isolated or lonely an individual can feel within it
Example:
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Living in London taught me the truth of the saying 'a great city, a great solitude'.
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Despite the millions of people around him, he felt that a great city is a great solitude.