Robinson Crusoe (EN)

Proper noun

Proper noun “Robinson Crusoe”

1. a classic novel by Daniel Defoe written in 1791
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   Robinson Crusoe is a classic novel by Daniel Defoe that tells the story of a man's survival on a deserted island.
2. the main character in the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, who is stranded on a deserted island
   In literature class, we studied the adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
3. a person who lives alone and is isolated from others
   Since he moved to the countryside, he has become a real Robinson Crusoe, rarely seeing anyone.
4. (in economics) an economic model with only one person making decisions
   The lecturer used a Robinson Crusoe economy to explain basic economic principles.