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.
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the seclusion of women that occurs in some countries
I enjoyed the seclusion of the island.
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Escape to the Beachfront Gazebo for the ultimate in seclusion and luxury.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
For those seeking true desert-island seclusion, the Royal Davui Island Resort is a minuscule adults-only retreat in the glorious Yasawas island chain that keeps a limit at 32 guests for its bungalows and villas with open-air showers, sleeping pavilions and private plunge pools.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Guests of the hotel can relish the seclusion of their private infinity pools and outdoor baths or venture to the vibrant waterfront lounge for a drink and a swim.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
School districts with these specialized programs also have some of the highest numbers of instances of restraint and seclusion of students with disabilities, according to the data — practices parents and advocates say are harmful.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
For those seeking true desert-island seclusion, the Royal Davui Island Resort is a minuscule adults-only retreat in the glorious Yasawas island chain that keeps a limit at 32 guests for its bungalows and villas with open-air showers, sleeping pavilions and private plunge pools.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Guests of the hotel can relish the seclusion of their private infinity pools and outdoor baths or venture to the vibrant waterfront lounge for a drink and a swim.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
School districts with these specialized programs also have some of the highest numbers of instances of restraint and seclusion of students with disabilities, according to the data — practices parents and advocates say are harmful.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seclusion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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