self-isolation
noun
self-iso·la·tion
ˌself-ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən 
also -ˌi-
: the act of isolating or separating oneself or itself from others
the country's policy of self-isolation
"Unfortunately, people with depression are notorious for self-isolation. They tend to retract from social connection, which is often the very thing they need in order to feel better," says Dr. [Pam] Garcy.—
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PRWeb NewswireMany high-level British officials are in self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.—Kim Hjelmgaard
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Any people entering from Congo under emergency circumstances will be taken into mandatory self-isolation for 21 days.
—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Yet by 2012, Putin had steered the country back toward self-isolation and militarism.
—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
This figure reached a record high of 25% in 2020 and 2021, amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in lockdowns and periods of self-isolation.
—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Left unchecked, anger can manifest as an outburst and disappointment as self-isolation.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2024
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Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Yet by 2012, Putin had steered the country back toward self-isolation and militarism.
—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
This figure reached a record high of 25% in 2020 and 2021, amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in lockdowns and periods of self-isolation.
—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Left unchecked, anger can manifest as an outburst and disappointment as self-isolation.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2024
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“Self-isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-isolation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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