- an act or instance of isolating.
- the state of being isolated.
- the complete separation from others of a person suffering from contagious or infectious disease; quarantine.
- the separation of a nation from other nations by isolationism.
- a process whereby an idea or memory is divested of its emotional component.
- social isolation.
- the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated
- (of a country, party, etc) nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics
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- social separation of a person who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease
- (as modifier)
- a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies
- the failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists
- without regard to context, similar matters, etc
