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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cloistering

/ˈklɔɪstərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cloistering mean?

verb

to confine or isolate someone or something, especially in a way that is considered restrictive or oppressive. to live or work in a secluded or isolated place, especially a monastery or a cloister.

Example

"The strict rules of the monastery led to a life of cloistering for the young nun."

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