seclusion
Seclusion (noun) means the state of being private and away from other people. Example: “The author retreated into seclusion to finish her novel.”
How to use seclusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing alone and cut off from others, often by choice.
Word forms
seclusions plural
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The author retreated into _____ to finish her novel.
Etymology
From Latin "seclusio," from "secludere" ("to shut off, separate").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “seclusion” mean?
The word “seclusion” means the state of being private and away from other people. In plain terms, being alone and cut off from others, often by choice.
How do you pronounce “seclusion”?
“Seclusion” is pronounced suh-KLOO-zhuhn (/səˈkluːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “seclusion” in a sentence?
Here is “seclusion” used in a sentence: “The author retreated into seclusion to finish her novel.”
What part of speech is “seclusion”?
“Seclusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “seclusion” come from?
The word “seclusion” comes from Latin. From Latin "seclusio," from "secludere" ("to shut off, separate").