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A self-constructed and coherent philosophy, aesthetic, or way of being in the world. Derives from within and is never articulated, so experts find it difficult to quantify. As a way of life, it is followed without thought. Lonerism is a method of survival above all else. References include Tame Impala’s studio album by the same name.
Dude: I decided to follow a life laid out for me by the tenets of lonerism.

Other dude: Care to explain?
Lonerism by Cyborgbunny88 December 7, 2021
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lonerish 

someone who has the qualities of being a loner.
"that boy seems lonerish when he walks around all alone but we all kno he has many friends because he is an extrovert"
lonerish by slik June 14, 2003

loserism 

the practice of being a loser;
the act of being a loser.
That's loserism right there.
loserism by bread infection December 28, 2005

loserism 

The style of being a loser, to be a loser, to act like a loser does.
*Callan makes a retarded noise/impersonates Ali G badly
Brydie: What a quality example of a loserism.
Tom: Pie.
loserism by Tom/Brydie May 19, 2005
Your friends have ditched you or you are all alone by yourself.
Just Lonerise me why don't you!
Lonerise by Ashleigh Hayes!!!!!!:) November 11, 2003

Loserism 

Man, Ede sure can't get a Hawkmoon, his loserism is heavily on display
Loserism by shelbss.w September 2, 2015
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"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
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