autofugdom
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.
Examples
3 of 5He 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.
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.
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.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.
Quick Quiz
After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.
Correct!
The correct answer is: autofugdom
Examples
He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.
everydayHe lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.
The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.
formalThe protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.
Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.
informalDon't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.
In psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.
academicIn psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.
The manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.
businessThe manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
retreat into autofugdom
retreat into autofugdom
a sense of autofugdom
a sense of autofugdom
bordering on autofugdom
bordering on autofugdom
Often Confused With
An autodidact is a self-taught person, whereas autofugdom relates to self-escape or isolation.
A fugitive flees from the law; an autofugdom individual flees from the self or social identity.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.
Word Origin
A blend of the Greek 'autos' (self) and the Latin root 'fug-' (to flee), combined with the English suffix '-dom' (state/condition).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in modern philosophical discussions regarding 'ghosting' or digital detoxing taken to an extreme degree.
Quick Quiz
After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.
Correct!
The correct answer is: autofugdom
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