Definition of "seclusion" [se•clu•sion]

• The act of secluding. (noun)
• The state of being secluded. See Synonyms at solitude. (noun)
• A secluded place or abode. (noun)

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• "To-morrow I seek the seclusion of the convent at Park Square -- isn't _seclusion_ good?"
• "Therefore your seclusion is the wisest way in the world to elbow off old Winter and welcome back the sunshine of May."
• "Unless you're living in seclusion out near those nukes that went offline in Wyoming, you know the Giants 'can finally win the World Series as San Franciscans."