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Definition of seclusion

seclusion

/sɪˈkluː.ʒən/
se · clu · sion
Adverb:seclusively
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Plural:seclusions
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Adjective:seclusive
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seclusion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being private, sheltered, or kept away from other people and public view.

Example

"The author spent several months in quiet seclusion at a mountain cabin to finish her manuscript."

2

A quiet, sheltered, or private place away from others.

Example

"They relaxed in the peaceful seclusion of the walled garden."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin seclusio, derived from the Latin verb secludere ('to shut off, separate'), combining se- ('apart') and claudere ('to shut').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seclusion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seclusion
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