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noun ADJ. complete, total | enforced the enforced isolation of life in an Arctic weather station | diplomatic, geographical, political | international The country could face international isolation if it does not withdraw its troops. | emotional, social the social isolation of single mothers at home with their babies VERB + ISOLATION experience, suffer (from) Many immigrants experience isolation. ISOLATION + NOUN hospital, ward PREP. in ~ The figures should not be looked at in isolation but as part of a pattern. PHRASES in splendid isolation The tower stands in splendid isolation on the cliff edge.
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