WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
i•so•la•tion  (ī′sə lāshən, is′ə-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. an act or instance of isolating.
  2. the state of being isolated.
  3. the complete separation from others of a person suffering from contagious or infectious disease;
    quarantine.
  4. Governmentthe separation of a nation from other nations by isolationism.
  5. Psychologya process whereby an idea or memory is divested of its emotional component.
  6. SociologySee social isolation. 
  • isolate + -ion 1825–35
    2. See solitude. 3. segregation.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
  1. the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated
  2. (of a country, party, etc) nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics
  3. social separation of a person who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease Compare quarantine
  4. (as modifier): an isolation hospital
  5. a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies
  6. the failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists
  7. Also called: isolation exercise a physical exercise that is designed to benefit a single joint or muscle group
  8. in isolationwithout regard to context, similar matters, etc
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