isolation
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/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/
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/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/
noun
C1
the act of keeping someone or something apart from others
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of infection.
C1
the feeling of being alone and separated from others
Living far from family can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
translation
the act of keeping someone or something apart from others; the feeling of being alone and separated from others
Word Forms
Plural
isolations