seclude

verb

se·​clude si-ˈklüd How to pronounce seclude (audio)
secluded; secluding

transitive verb

1
obsolete : to exclude from a privilege, rank, or dignity : debar
2
: to remove or separate from intercourse or outside influence : isolate
3

Examples of seclude in a Sentence

He secluded himself in his room to study for the exam. the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious
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The term conclave refers to a private meeting or secret assembly, especially a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope, according to merriam-webster.com. Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Photo : Michael Walmsley A spacious primary suite is secluded in one wing. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025 Today, there are societies such as those in Iceland, Barbados and Bosnia-Herzegovina where women lead the government, while in other societies women must be covered or secluded at home. Barbara J. Risman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025 The clip for the series shows singers secluded from one another in individual booths, listening to one another and having to weigh musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit without seeing anyone face to face. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seclude

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to cut off (from), from Latin secludere to separate, seclude, from se- apart + claudere to close — more at secede, close entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seclude was circa 1533

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“Seclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seclude. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

seclude

verb
se·​clude si-ˈklüd How to pronounce seclude (audio)
secluded; secluding
1
: to keep away from others : secrete, hide
secluded themselves
2
: to shut away : screen, isolate
a cottage secluded by forests

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