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The definition of isolation is the state of being alone or away from others.

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An example of isolation is a prisoner in solitary confinement.

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See isolation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an isolating or being isolated

Origin: Fr

See isolation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of isolating.
The quality or condition of being isolated. See Synonyms at solitude.

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