social isolation

American  

noun

Sociology.

1. a state or process in which persons, groups, or cultures lose or do not have communication or cooperation with one another, often resulting in open conflict.

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social isolation

It is aimed to help those facing challenges in their day-to-day lives, including low confidence, poor mental health, social isolation, limited work experience and a disrupted education.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

In 2021, Japan appointed a minister to tackle social isolation and rising rates of suicide.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

Around 42 percent of households in the Asian tech powerhouse are single-person, with social isolation affecting the country's vulnerable elderly in particular.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

By any measure, social isolation in America is on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

I should thank Sara for saving me from social isolation, or at least from being stuck with a pair of older kids who don’t want me in their kitchen.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan