noun
seclusion
suh-KLOO-zhuhn
Seclusion (noun) means the state of being private and away from other people. Example: “The author retreated into seclusion to finish her novel.”
noun
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The state of being private and away from other people.
"The author retreated into seclusion to finish her novel."
"He valued the seclusion of his mountain cabin."
How to use seclusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing alone and cut off from others, often by choice.
Common pairings
live in seclusion
a life of seclusion
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Word forms
- Plural
- seclusions
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Etymology
From Latin "seclusio," from "secludere" ("to shut off, separate").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for seclusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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").
