C1 adjective Littéraire

autofugdom

/ˌɔːtəʊˈfjuːɡdəm/

Describing a state of self-imposed isolation or the psychological condition of fleeing from one's own identity or social responsibilities. It characterizes a person or behavior focused on internal withdrawal and the avoidance of external reality to preserve a sense of self.

Exemples

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1

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

2

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

3

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

Famille de mots

Nom
autofugdom
Verb
autofugue
Adverbe
autofugdomly
Adjectif
autofugdom
Apparenté
autofugivity
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.

Quiz rapide

After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : autofugdom

Exemples

1

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

everyday

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

2

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

formal

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

3

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

informal

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

4

In psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.

academic

In psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.

5

The manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.

business

The manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.

Famille de mots

Nom
autofugdom
Verb
autofugue
Adverbe
autofugdomly
Adjectif
autofugdom
Apparenté
autofugivity

Collocations courantes

autofugdom state autofugdom state
pure autofugdom pure autofugdom
autofugdom tendencies autofugdom tendencies
psychological autofugdom psychological autofugdom
chronic autofugdom chronic autofugdom

Phrases Courantes

retreat into autofugdom

retreat into autofugdom

a sense of autofugdom

a sense of autofugdom

bordering on autofugdom

bordering on autofugdom

Souvent confondu avec

autofugdom vs autodidact

An autodidact is a self-taught person, whereas autofugdom relates to self-escape or isolation.

autofugdom vs fugitive

A fugitive flees from the law; an autofugdom individual flees from the self or social identity.

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Notes d'usage

Though it ends in '-dom' (traditionally a noun suffix), in specific literary and test contexts it is used as an adjective to describe a person's temperament or a lifestyle choice involving extreme withdrawal.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake this for a noun meaning 'self-kingdom'. Ensure it is used to describe a quality or state when functioning as an adjective.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.

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Origine du mot

A blend of the Greek 'autos' (self) and the Latin root 'fug-' (to flee), combined with the English suffix '-dom' (state/condition).

Modèles grammaticaux

used as an attributive adjective no comparative or superlative forms can function as a predicate adjective after linking verbs
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Contexte culturel

Often used in modern philosophical discussions regarding 'ghosting' or digital detoxing taken to an extreme degree.

Quiz rapide

After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : autofugdom

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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