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Definition seclusion in British English

seclusion noun

[uncountable] noun
/sɪˈkluːʒ(ə)n/
1

a situation in which someone stays apart or is kept apart from other people

Example

a life of almost complete seclusion

Example

The family has spent the past few days in seclusion.

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2

a place or situation that is private and peaceful

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Definition seclusion in British English