reclusion

[ri-kloo-zhuhn]

noun

1. the condition or life of a recluse.

2. an act of shutting or the state of being shut up in seclusion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reclusion¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin reclūsiōn- (stem of reclūsiō ) a shutting off, equivalent to Latin reclūs ( us ) recluse + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

"And finally I was able to get out of reclusion slowly."

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"It was a weird feeling to be at sea but at the same time very refreshing after the reclusion. It felt unreal, but surely I was there. I was existing," Mr Yoo said.

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But his journey out of reclusion has been full of ups and downs.

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But money, or the lack of it, is not what is driving young people into reclusion.

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"I wonder why the government connects reclusion with financial status. Not every reclusive youth is having financial difficulties."

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