CEFR B1

isolation

noun

Meaning

The state of being separate from others, or of being alone.

Examples

The remote cabin offered complete isolation from the noise of the city.
She experienced a deep sense of isolation after moving to a new country.

Synonyms: loneliness, solitude, seclusion, detachment

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isolation (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The state of being separate from others, or of being alone.

Examples

The remote cabin offered complete isolation from the noise of the city.
She experienced a deep sense of isolation after moving to a new country.
The patient was placed in isolation to prevent the spread of infection.

How to Use isolation

isolation from (prepositional phrase): Separation from a person, group, or thing. — "The artist sought isolation from the pressures of fame."
in isolation (prepositional phrase): Separately, apart from others. — "The data must not be considered in isolation; it needs context."

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