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Meaning of recluse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

recluse

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈkluːs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

    Synonyms:anchoriteeremitehermit

  2. The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion

  3. A brown recluse spider

verb

Definitions

  1. To shut; to seclude

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sequestered; secluded, isolated

    Example: a recluse monk or hermit

  2. Hidden, secret

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/recluse

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