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cloistered

/ˈklɔɪstərd/ adjective · British & US
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What does cloistered mean?

adjective

Completely secluded or isolated, especially from the world; shut away from the world.

Example

"The cloistered life of the monastery was a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city."

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