seclusion
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of secluding or the state of being secluded |
| 2. | a secluded place |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin sēclūsiō; see | |
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Example sentences
The feeling of seclusion is enhanced by the absence of television or radio.
The spring breeze blew from the cobalt water, and the tropical trees gave the house a sense of seclusion.
It does not mean absolute seclusion or hostility to the world.
The two bedroom cottage at the back of the parcel also maintains privacy and a certain amount of seclusion.
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