seclusion
noun
se·clu·sion
si-ˈklü-zhən 
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With its prefix se-, "apart", seclusion has the basic meaning of a place or condition that's "closed away". A lone island may be secluded, and its seclusion might be what its owner prizes most about it. Presidents and their staffs may go into seclusion before making critical decisions. Monastery life is purposely secluded, and monks may have taken vows to live lives of seclusion. The deadly brown recluse spider prefers seclusion but is sometimes disturbed by very unlucky people.
Examples of seclusion in a Sentence
the seclusion of women that occurs in some countries
I enjoyed the seclusion of the island.
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Billy McCarty — Billy the Kid — played by Richard Gere, is an outlaw who lives in seclusion in rural Missouri, while Blanchett's Jude Quinn shot to stardom and must grapple with accusations of selling out.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to avoid soaring temperatures, openings in cooler climates also offer seclusion.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood is highly desirable for the rich and powerful because of its seclusion, but that seclusion carries risks when emergencies occur, the Times also said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seclusion. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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seclusion
noun
se·clu·sion
si-ˈklü-zhən
1
: the act of secluding : the state of being secluded
2
: a secluded place
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