isolation
Americannoun
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the complete separation from others of a person suffering from contagious or infectious disease; quarantine.
- Synonyms:
- segregation
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the separation of a nation from other nations by isolationism.
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Psychoanalysis. a process whereby an idea or memory is divested of its emotional component.
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Sociology. social isolation.
Related Words
See solitude.
Other Word Forms
- anti-isolation adjective
- postisolation adjective
- reisolation noun
Etymology
Origin of isolation
Example Sentences
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To his critics, he was a ruthless autocrat who steered the nation on a path of societal and economic isolation.
A 2-1 loss at Fulham might not sound too bad in isolation against an impressive Cottagers side that have eyes on Europe, but it is now 10 league games without a win.
From BBC
Insomnia and sleep apnea should be assessed together instead of in isolation.
From Science Daily
The episode also marked the beginning of decades of international isolation for Iran.
From BBC
They’re porous defensively and have a boring, predictable offense largely consisting of alternating one-on-one isolations between their “Big Three” most every trip down the court.
From Los Angeles Times
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