recluse — a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekluːs/
Korean meaning: 은둔자, 세상을 피해 혼자 사는 사람
Korean pronunciation: **레**클루스
Example Sentences
- The famous author became a recluse after his controversial novel, communicating only through his cat's Instagram account.
- My neighbor is such a recluse that even delivery drivers think his house is abandoned.
- The billionaire tech mogul lived as a recluse in his smart home, controlling his empire remotely.
recluse
NOUN//ˈrekluːs//
a person who lives in seclusion and avoids other people
The old recluse waves away visitors from his isolated forest cabin
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Origin
From Latin 'recludere' meaning 'to shut up' or 'to confine', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'claudere' (to close or shut). The word entered English in the 14th century via Old French.
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“The famous author became a recluse after his controversial novel, communicating only through his cat's Instagram account.”
“My neighbor is such a recluse that even delivery drivers think his house is abandoned.”
“The billionaire tech mogul lived as a recluse in his smart home, controlling his empire remotely.”
“She emerged from her reclusive state only to attend her pizza delivery training sessions.”
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