ˌISOˌLATION Definition & Meaning

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the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated
(of a country, party, etc) nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics
med
1. social separation of a person who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease Compare quarantine
2. ( as modifier )
  an isolation hospital
sociol a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies
social psychol the failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists
in isolation
without regard to context, similar matters, etc

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