recluse
IPA: rɪkɫˈus
noun
- An individual who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit
- (obsolete) The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion.
- (US) A brown recluse spider.
verb
- (obsolete) to shut; to seclude
adjective
- (now rare) sequestered; secluded, isolated
- (now rare) hidden, secret
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Examples of "recluse" in Sentences
- He is described in the book as a recluse.
- This prompts her to try and save the recluse.
- The life of a recluse sounds appealing sometimes.
- Boo Radley is described in the article as a recluse.
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