noun
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”).
Rhymes for claustration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
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.