Recluse Meaning in English

word

US

ɹɪˈkɫus

ri-KLOOS

UK

ɹɪklˈuːs

ri-KLOOS

Definition

A recluse is someone who lives alone and avoids contact with other people, often by choice.

Usage & Nuances

'Recluse' is formal and often used for people who intentionally avoid social interaction, sometimes due to preference or shyness. Related words: 'hermit' (often religious, ancient), 'loner' (less formal, less extreme). Not typically used for animals.

• Spanish: ermitaño - recluso (persona solitaria)
• Portuguese (BR): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitária
• Portuguese (PT): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitária
• Chinese (Simplified): 隐居者 - 独居者
• Chinese (Traditional): 隱居者 - 獨居者
• Hindi: संन्यासी - एकांतप्रिय व्यक्ति
• Arabic: منعزل - متوحد
• Bengali: বিচ্ছিন্নবাসী - নির্জনবাসী
• Russian: отшельник - затворник
• Japanese: 隠遁者 - 隠者
• Vietnamese: ẩn sĩ - người ẩn dật
• Korean: 은둔자 - 은자
• Turkish: yalnız - münzevi
• Urdu: گوشہ نشین - عزلت پسند
• Indonesian: pertapa - penyendiri

Example Sentences

The old man was a recluse who rarely left his house.

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She lived as a recluse in the mountains for many years.

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People hardly saw the famous author because he was a recluse.

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After his wife passed away, he became a real recluse.

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Jenny isn’t a recluse, she just enjoys quiet time alone.

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Being a recluse can be peaceful, but it’s not for everyone.

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