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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Example Sentences

Loneliness and social isolation are often considered important risk factors for dementia.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

"We're about combating social isolation, not just providing food during this financial crisis," she added.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The result is lower life expectancy, more illness, social isolation and overall pessimism about our society.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

In addition to social isolation, surging layoffs in the public and private sectors are shoving more people into early retirement against their will.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

“Ah yes. Like a security blanket, Amelia was using her noise-canceling headphones to soothe her sound sensitivity, making her social isolation worse.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari