Word
seclusion
Phoneticsseclu·sion
US/sɪˈkɫuʒən/
UK/sɪklˈuːʒən/
Definition
n. the state of being alone or away from other people. You use this when someone wants to be quiet and private.
n. the state of being alone or isolated from others; the condition of being in a private or hidden place.
Examples
“She enjoys the seclusion of her small cabin in the woods.”
“The monks found peace in the seclusion of the monastery, far from the noise of the city.”
“The architect designed the library to provide a sense of seclusion, ensuring that the reading areas were shielded from the main atrium by high bookshelves.”
Examples
simple
“She enjoys the seclusion of her small cabin in the woods.”
contextual
“The monks found peace in the seclusion of the monastery, far from the noise of the city.”
complex
“The architect designed the library to provide a sense of seclusion, ensuring that the reading areas were shielded from the main atrium by high bookshelves.”
Real-World Examples
“Then, in the safety of their lab, they brought microbes that have lived in seclusion for millions of years under the lens of a microscope.” “No matter the practice, quiet time doesn’t necessarily mean seclusion.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin, from Latin seclusio, from secludere.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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