Seclusion

/sɪˈkluːʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of being private and away from other people

She enjoyed the seclusion of her cottage in the woods.

a place that is secluded or isolated

They found a beautiful spot in the mountains that offered perfect seclusion for their retreat.

the act of isolating or removing oneself from others

His seclusion from society was a choice made for personal reflection.

From the Latin 'seclusio', meaning 'a shutting off or aside'.

in seclusion

In a state of privacy and away from others.

secluded area

A place that is isolated or hidden from view.

seclusion room

A room where one goes for privacy or to calm down.

isolate

To set apart from others.

separate

To cause to move or be apart.

Hibernation mode

I’m in hibernation mode this weekend, just enjoying some seclusion.

Ghosting

No one’s seen him since he started ghosting; he’s in total seclusion.