isolation
word
/ˌaɪsəˈɫeɪʃən/
y-suh-LAY-shuhn
/ˌaɪsəlˈeɪʃən/
y-suh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
The state of being separated from others, either physically or socially. It can refer to being alone, kept apart for health reasons, or feeling cut off from people.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, medical, emotional, and technical contexts. Common collocations: 'social isolation,' 'in isolation,' 'isolation ward.' Can refer to both physical separation for safety and emotional loneliness.
Spanish: aislamientoPortuguese (BR): isolamentoPortuguese (PT): isolamentoChinese (Simplified): 隔离 - 孤立Chinese (Traditional): 隔離 - 孤立Hindi: एकांत - अलगावArabic: عزل - عزلةBengali: নিঃসঙ্গতা - বিচ্ছিন্নতাRussian: изоляцияJapanese: 隔離 - 孤立Vietnamese: cách ly - cô lậpKorean: 고립 - 격리Turkish: izolasyon - tecritUrdu: تنہائی - علیحدگیIndonesian: isolasi - penyendirian
Example Sentences
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent infection.
basic
Many people felt isolation during the lockdown.
basic
He lived in isolation far from any town.
basic
Social isolation can affect a person’s mental health.
natural
It's hard to work in complete isolation without any support.
natural
The scientist conducted experiments in isolation to avoid outside influence.
natural