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recluse
re·cluse [ ré klss, ri klss ]


noun  (plural re·clus·es)
Definition:
 
1. somebody living apart from others: a solitary person who avoids other people
2. somebody living life of prayer: somebody who lives a solitary life in prayer and meditation


adjective 
Definition:
 
( archaic )
Same as  reclusive
[12th century. < French reclus, past participle of Old French reclure "shut up" < Latin recludere "shut again" < claudere "shut"]

re·clu·sion [ ri klzh'n ] noun
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