What does isolation mean? Definition, meaning and sense (original) (raw)

Pronunciation

Definition 1

State of being separated from others. Isolation is sometimes used to prevent disease from spreading. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A state of separation; the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others; marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements. (NCI Thesaurus)

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