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cloistered

Pronunciation: [ˈklɔɪstərd]

Word

Context: "isolation"

(adjective) when someone is kept away from others and doesn't have much contact with the outside world. It's like being in a special, quiet place where you can think or study, away from distractions.

Example

She enjoyed her cloistered life in the countryside, where she could focus on her writing.

Example

He felt lonely because his cloistered upbringing made it hard for him to make friends.

Example

Do you think a cloistered experience helps people learn better?

Context: "seclusion"

(verb) to isolate or confine someone or something in a place that is separated from others. This usually means keeping them away from public activities or social interactions.

Example

The teacher cloistered the students in the library for quiet reading time.

Example

They didn't cloister anyone during the event, so everyone was free to roam.

Example

Why would you want to cloister the team before the big meeting?

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