reclusive

Variant of recluse

recluse definition

rec·luse (rek′lo̵̅o̅s, ri klo̵̅o̅s′)

adjective

shut away from the world; secluded; solitary

Etymology: ME < OFr reclus < LL(Ec) reclusus < L, pp. of recludere, to shut off < re-, back + claudere: see close

noun

a person who lives a secluded, solitary life

Related Forms:

  • reclusive re·clu′·sive (ri klo̵̅o̅′siv) adjective

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