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   se·clu·sion

   /səˈklo͞oZH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being private and away from other people: "they enjoyed ten days of peace and seclusion"
   • ▪ a sheltered or private place.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin seclusio(n-), from secludere ‘shut off’ (see seclude).

   Derivatives

   • 1. seclusionist noun
   • 2. seclusive adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • S

     1

   • E

     1

   • C

     3

   • L

     1

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

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