noun
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the act of secluding or the state of being secluded
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a secluded place
Other Word Forms
- nonseclusion noun
Etymology
Origin of seclusion
1615–25; < Medieval Latin sēclūsiōn- (stem of sēclūsiō ) < Latin sēclūs ( us ) (past participle of sēclūdere to seclude ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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“This is more than a home… it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Mitch returns to seclusion but is finally able to write poetry again.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Longford records Victoria’s bereaved seclusion at Windsor Castle and her resulting mid-life unpopularity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
In Northern Ireland, statutory guidance on seclusion is being developed, while in Wales schools are asked to obtain parental consent.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
He had inched him up through back alleys and smaller races, bypassing the nationally spotlighted races in favor of slow cultivation and parochial seclusion.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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