seclusion

American  

[si-kloo-zhuhn] / sɪˈklu ʒən /

noun

• seclusions
  plural

1. an act of secluding.

   the seclusion of unruly students.

2. the state of being secluded; retirement; solitude.

   He sought seclusion in his study.

3. a secluded place.

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seclusion British  

/ sɪˈkluːʒən /

noun

1. the act of secluding or the state of being secluded

2. a secluded place

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonseclusion
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• seclusions
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of seclusion

1615–25; < Medieval Latin sēclūsiōn- (stem of sēclūsiō ) < Latin sēclūs ( us ) (past participle of sēclūdere to seclude ) + -iōn- -ion

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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.

Example Sentences

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seclusion seclusions

The Coastal Commission also required the county to stop allowing motorized vehicle access on the sand, infuriating locals who have long ridden onto the beach to go fishing and enjoy the rural seclusion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Myanmar's military held Suu Kyi in almost total seclusion for five years following the February 2021 coup, which ended a tentative decade-long experiment with democracy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The 6 acres of conservation land help preserve the wooded setting around the home, distinguishing it from luxury properties where neighboring development could eventually alter the surrounding views and sense of seclusion.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Many special schools use seclusion spaces such as calming rooms outside of classrooms to address sensory needs or challenging behaviour.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Everyone knew the classical models of latter-day seclusion represented by Cincinnatus and described by Cicero and Virgil.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The report outlined 14 recommendations for reducing the number of restraints and seclusions across the state.

From Newsweek ● Feb. 13, 2015

The report says that programs around the country have reduced restraints and seclusions as well as problem behavior using other strategies to calm students.

From Newsweek ● Feb. 13, 2015

Collecting and publicly reporting the numbers of seclusions and restraints was a good first step, Diaz said.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 17, 2015

Formerly, characteristics had more chance to emphasize themselves and throw out angles, as I believe they still do in long polar seclusions.

From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan

St. Teresa had glorious visions; and after, in her walks and seclusions, had the company of angels with beautiful countenances and corporeal shapes.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by James Grant

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