Meaning & Definition of Seclusion in English
Seclusion
The state of being private and away from other people.
Pronunciation:
/sɪˈkluːʒən/Part of Speech:
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seclusionsDetailed Definitions
Definition: The act of secluding or isolating oneself.
Example Sentence: She enjoyed her seclusion in the quiet cabin in the woods.
Definition: A state of being apart from others; solitude.
Example Sentence: The monk lived in seclusion to focus on his meditation.
Definition: The condition of being hidden from view or removed from society.
Example Sentence: His seclusion from the public eye allowed him to work without distraction.
Definition: To be in a secluded or isolated place.
Example Sentence: They sought seclusion on the remote island away from the city.
Etymology
Origin: From the Latin 'seclusio', meaning 'a shutting off or aside'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: seclusión
- French: séclusion
- German: Abgeschiedenheit
- Russian: уединение
Related Words
- isolate: To set apart from others.
- separate: To cause to move or be apart.
Slang Meanings of seclusion
Meaning: Hibernation mode
Example Sentence: I’m in hibernation mode this weekend, just enjoying some seclusion.
Meaning: Ghosting
Example Sentence: No one’s seen him since he started ghosting; he’s in total seclusion.