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Claustration (noun) means the act of confining someone, usually within a religious cloister.

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1
The act of confining someone, usually within a religious cloister.
2
A practice used by emperors to confine their harems and ensure their virginity.
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Etymology

Derived from Latin clōstra ("lock, enclosure").

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What is the meaning of claustration?
"claustration" (noun) means the act of confining someone, usually within a religious cloister.
What are the different meanings of claustration?
"claustration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of confining someone, usually within a religious cloister; 2. A practice used by emperors to confine their harems and ensure their virginity.
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