recluse

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈkluːs/ or /ˈrɛkluːs/

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Noun

Singular recluse

Plural recluses

1. (countable) A recluse is a person who lives alone and avoids other people.

   Emily Dickinson was a recluse and did not talk to other people much.

2. (countable) A recluse is a type of deadly spider that is afraid of people.

   Her house was full of recluses, so she was scared.

Synonyms

• hermit