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confinement

/kɒnˈfaɪnmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does confinement mean?

noun

The state of being confined or restricted in movement or activity, often due to physical or social constraints. A period of time during which a woman is restricted from physical activity after giving birth.

Example

"The hospital imposed a strict confinement on new mothers to ensure their recovery."

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