noun
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the act of secluding or the state of being secluded
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a secluded place
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of seclusion
1615–25; < Medieval Latin sēclūsiōn- (stem of sēclūsiō ) < Latin sēclūs ( us ) (past participle of sēclūdere to seclude ) + -iōn- -ion
Explanation
Seclusion means being separate, and apart from others, in a quiet kind of way. If you want seclusion, try a private island. The word seclusion implies privacy as well as separateness. An island with no other islands around it or a cabin in the middle of a forest will offer you seclusion if you need to get away from other people. Some nations have a policy of seclusion — they do not allow people, products, or ideas to cross their borders and enter the country.
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Example Sentences
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Seclusion rooms are used in many schools across the country to tackle challenging behaviour and disruption.
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2021
“As a result, BuzzFeed’s conduct has run afoul of the most basic laws surrounding privacy, including, but not limited to, Intrusion Upon Seclusion, False Light, and Public Disclosure of Private Facts,” the letter said.
From Fox News • May 22, 2019
Seclusion is not hard to find in West Texas.
From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2018
Seclusion would seem unattainable with 300 acres bisected by the busy four-lane Wilshire Boulevard.
From Golf Digest • Sep. 4, 2017
Seclusion from the literary world—Notice from the Prince Regent—Correspondence with Mr. Clarke—Suggestions to alter her style of writing.
From Memoir of Jane Austen by Austen-Leigh, James Edward
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