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seclusion

se·clu·sion [ sə kl'n ] (plural se·clu·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. condition of being secluded: the condition of being cut off from others, or from other places

2. act of secluding: an act of setting somebody or something apart from others

3. secluded place: a quiet place removed from activity and people

[Early 17th century. < Latin seclusion-< past participle of secludere (see seclude)]
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