recluse
rec
ˈrɪk
rik
luse
lus
loos
British pronunciation
/ɹɪklˈuːs/

Definition & Meaning of "recluse"in English

Recluse
01

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

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Examples
Deep in the forest, the hermit lived as a recluse for decades in a small cabin he built with his own hands.
Some people choose to live as recluses in order to fully focus on their work without social distractions.
recluse
01

preferring to live in isolation or avoid social interaction

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He led a recluse life deep in the mountains, far from civilization.
The recluse writer refused interviews and rarely left her home.
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