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claustration

Claustration (noun) means shutting up or enclosing, usually in a religious cloister.

noun
1
Shutting up or enclosing, usually in a religious cloister.
2
A method used by emperors to keep their harems and to guarantee their virginity.
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Etymology

From Latin clōstra (“lock, enclosure”).

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What is the meaning of claustration?

"claustration" (noun) means shutting up or enclosing, usually in a religious cloister.

What are the different meanings of claustration?

"claustration" has 2 main meanings: 1. Shutting up or enclosing, usually in a religious cloister; 2. A method used by emperors to keep their harems and to guarantee their virginity.

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