Reclusion: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclusion

 

[ rɪˈkluːʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in legal context

The state of being secluded or isolated from the outside world.

Synonyms

isolation, seclusion, solitude

Examples of usage

  • He chose a life of reclusion in the mountains.
  • The reclusion of the witness was necessary for the safety of the trial.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychological context

The act of isolating oneself from society due to mental health reasons.

Synonyms

retreat, seclusion, withdrawal

Examples of usage

  • His reclusion was a result of his anxiety disorder.
  • She found comfort in her reclusion during times of stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclusion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclusão

🇮🇳 अलगाव

🇩🇪 Einschluss

🇮🇩 pengasingan

🇺🇦 ув'язнення

🇵🇱 odosobnienie

🇯🇵 幽閉 (ゆうへい)

🇫🇷 réclusion

🇪🇸 reclusión

🇹🇷 haps

🇰🇷 은둔

🇸🇦 عزلة

🇨🇿 odloučení

🇸🇰 odlúčenie

🇨🇳 幽居

🇸🇮 osamitev

🇮🇸 einangrun

🇰🇿 оқшаулану

🇬🇪 მარტოობა

🇦🇿 təcridolma

🇲🇽 reclusión

Word origin

The word 'reclusion' originates from the Latin word 'reclusio', which means 'a shutting up or confining'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the act of isolating oneself or being secluded. Throughout history, reclusion has been associated with various reasons such as seeking spiritual enlightenment, avoiding societal pressures, or as a form of punishment.

See also: recluse, reclusive.