reclusion

American  

[ri-kloo-zhuhn] / rɪˈklu ʒən /

noun

1. the condition or life of a recluse.

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

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Etymology

Origin of reclusion

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 26, 2023

The dangerous, funny, possibly misanthropic elusiveness of the lyrics was matched by Becker and Fagen's relative reclusion as pop personalities.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2017

Michael Jackson became a thing of the past, and in his reclusion he became something else entirely: wacko Jacko.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2016

In a recent email interview, Mr. Beller discussed Salinger’s reclusion, the development of his style, how “The Catcher in the Rye” holds up today and more.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2014

Shall I add that the primary cause of my reclusion no longer operated so powerfully?

From The Green Eyes of Bâst by Rohmer, Sax