Meaning of the word isolated in English

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isolated

US /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.t̬ɪd/

far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote

Example:

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The village is very isolated, with no public transport.

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They live in an isolated farmhouse.

Synonym:

remote secluded solitary desolate cut off

Synonym:

connected accessible populated

having minimal contact or communication with others

Example:

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She felt very isolated after moving to a new city.

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The patient needs to be kept isolated to prevent the spread of infection.

Synonym:

alone lonely segregated quarantined cut off

Synonym:

social connected integrated

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