seclusion

noun
UK: /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/
US: /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/

  1. The state of being alone and away from other people.

    1. He enjoys the peace and seclusion of his cabin.
    2. The writer sought seclusion in a remote cabin to finish his novel undisturbed.

  2. The act of keeping someone or something away from contact with other people.

    1. The prisoner was held in seclusion.
    2. Due to the contagious nature of the illness, seclusion was deemed necessary to prevent further spread.

Synonyms

isolation privacy solitude retreat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seclusion" in English means: The state of being alone and away from other people., The act of keeping someone or something away from contact with other people..

The phonetic transcription of "seclusion" is /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/ in British English and /sɪˈkluː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seclusion": isolation, privacy, solitude, retreat.

Example usage of "seclusion": "He enjoys the peace and seclusion of his cabin.". More examples on the page.