seclusion
UK: sɪˈkluːʒən | US: sɪˈkluːʒən
n. the state of being private and away from other people
n. the act of isolating oneself from society
seclusion = se<apart> + clus<close> + ion<noun suffix>
- se<apart>: From Latin se-, meaning "apart" or "away."
- clus<close>: From Latin cludere (past participle clusus), meaning "to close" or "shut."
- ion<noun suffix>: Forms nouns indicating an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word seclusion traces back to Latin roots, combining se- (apart) and cludere (to close). It originally described the act of shutting oneself away physically or socially. Over time, it evolved to emphasize the state of isolation or privacy, reflecting both literal and metaphorical separation.
She sought seclusion in a remote cabin to focus on her writing.
The monastery’s strict rules enforced a life of seclusion.
After the scandal, the celebrity lived in seclusion for years.
The garden provided a peaceful seclusion from the city’s noise.
His seclusion from social media surprised his followers.