isolation

noun
UK: /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

  1. The state of being alone or separated from others.

    1. I felt isolation during the lockdown.
    2. Complete isolation from the outside world is nearly impossible in modern society.

  2. The act of separating something from other things.

    1. The isolation of the virus helped scientists study it.
    2. The laboratory specializes in the isolation and identification of bacterial strains.

  3. The condition of being geographically remote or inaccessible.

    1. The island's isolation preserved its unique culture.
    2. Its geographical isolation has protected it from many of the ills of the modern world.

Synonyms

segregation quarantine detachment solitude seclusion insulation separation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "isolation" in English means: The state of being alone or separated from others., The act of separating something from other things., The condition of being geographically remote or inaccessible..

The phonetic transcription of "isolation" is /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "isolation": segregation, quarantine, detachment, solitude, seclusion, insulation, separation.

Example usage of "isolation": "I felt isolation during the lockdown.". More examples on the page.