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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Many current DNA robot designs are still relatively simple and operate in isolation, limiting their usefulness in complex real-world environments.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
He also emphasised the training Iraqi experts receive from foreigners, vital after years of isolation and war.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
“This project does not exist in isolation; it impacts real neighborhoods, families and schools and is also setting a precedent for how you treat your constituents,” said Gina Snow, who lives near the proposed site.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The ousted president is being held in isolation and sees his wife only at visits with their lawyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
He is given a bath, which calms him some, and put to bed in an isolation room.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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