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reclusive

re·clu·sive [ ri klssiv, ri klziv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
living apart from others: solitary and withdrawn from the rest of the world
lead a reclusive existence

[Late 16th century. < obsolete recluse "shut up" < Latin reclus-, past participle of recludere (see recluse)]

re·clu·sive·ly adverb
re·clu·sive·ness noun
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