isolation
Americannoun
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the complete separation from others of a person suffering from contagious or infectious disease; quarantine.
- Synonyms:
- segregation
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the separation of a nation from other nations by isolationism.
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Psychoanalysis. a process whereby an idea or memory is divested of its emotional component.
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Sociology. social isolation.
Related Words
See solitude.
Other Word Forms
- anti-isolation adjective
- postisolation adjective
- reisolation noun
Etymology
Origin of isolation
Example Sentences
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As soon as Jonathan arrives in Colombia and meets Teddy, a calculating live-wire dealing with his own sense of isolation, he becomes more himself.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition to social isolation, surging layoffs in the public and private sectors are shoving more people into early retirement against their will.
From MarketWatch
As well as offering a warm space, Green Synergy supports vulnerable residents living poverty, loneliness and isolation.
From BBC
Taken in isolation, the individual selection decisions were valid and necessary, but have left England lacking leaders.
From BBC
But for Gen Zers who are experiencing economic uncertainty and social isolation, such a program can sound attractive – no matter their race.
From Salon
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