self-isolation

noun

self-iso·​la·​tion ˌself-ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən 

also -ˌi-

: the act of isolating or separating oneself or itself from others

the country's policy of self-isolation

"Unfortunately, people with depression are notorious for self-isolation. They tend to retract from social connection, which is often the very thing they need in order to feel better," says Dr. [Pam] Garcy.

—PRWeb Newswire

Many high-level British officials are in self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.

—Kim Hjelmgaard

Examples of self-isolation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by the writing of Thomas Hardy, with a score by Gordon, To Sorrow was a meditation on humanity’s self-isolation from nature. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Any people entering from Congo under emergency circumstances will be taken into mandatory self-isolation for 21 days. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

Yet by 2012, Putin had steered the country back toward self-isolation and militarism. — Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026

In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-isolation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration