seclusion
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se·clu·sion

noun \si-ˈklü-zhən\

Definition of SECLUSION

1
: the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
2
: a secluded or isolated place
se·clu·sive \-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\ adjective
se·clu·sive·ly adverb
se·clu·sive·ness noun

Examples of SECLUSION

  1. the seclusion of women that occurs in some countries
  2. I enjoyed the seclusion of the island.

Origin of SECLUSION

Medieval Latin seclusion-, seclusio, from Latin secludere
First Known Use: circa 1616

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