seclusion
noun
se·clu·sion
si-ˈklü-zhən 
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With its prefix se-, "apart", seclusion has the basic meaning of a place or condition that's "closed away". A lone island may be secluded, and its seclusion might be what its owner prizes most about it. Presidents and their staffs may go into seclusion before making critical decisions. Monastery life is purposely secluded, and monks may have taken vows to live lives of seclusion. The deadly brown recluse spider prefers seclusion but is sometimes disturbed by very unlucky people.
Examples of seclusion in a Sentence
the seclusion of women that occurs in some countries
I enjoyed the seclusion of the island.
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While a lot has changed over the 249 years since those men emerged from their sweaty seclusion, one thing hasn't: Philadelphia is still hot and steamy at the height of summer.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 July 2025
In the 1980s, Stone largely slipped into seclusion, with sporadic public appearances.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The surprise crocs of the ancient Dominican Republic underscore how the relative seclusion of islands can be a life preserver for species that take unusual routes to get there.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Despite the seclusion, the estate sits just 15 minutes from Hanalei, a postcard of a town dotted with surf shops, food trucks and local charm.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 July 2025
In the 1980s, Stone largely slipped into seclusion, with sporadic public appearances.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The surprise crocs of the ancient Dominican Republic underscore how the relative seclusion of islands can be a life preserver for species that take unusual routes to get there.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Despite the seclusion, the estate sits just 15 minutes from Hanalei, a postcard of a town dotted with surf shops, food trucks and local charm.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seclusion
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seclusion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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seclusion
noun
se·clu·sion
si-ˈklü-zhən
1
: the act of secluding : the state of being secluded
2
: a secluded place
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