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seclusion

sec·lu·sion

UK/səˈkluːʒən/ US/sɪˈkluʒʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

Synonyms
2.

the act of secluding yourself from others

Origin

From Medieval Latin, from Latin seclusio, from secludere.

Phrases

  • seclusion lodge

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