Definition of "reclusion" []

• The condition of being a recluse. (noun)
• The state of being in solitary confinement. (noun)

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• "The project manifests a clear longing for reclusion from the neighbouring constructions."
• "The prisoners condemned to 'reclusion' work in tanneries and ropewalks, as for example in the prison of Margineni, and they are entitled to four-tenths of the products of their labour."
• "When gas is pricey it is much easier to rationalize online shopping, even when gas ISN'T 4 dollars a gallon, I prefer online shopping as I spend less money when I don't go outside, reclusion does have an upside."