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Definition of
recluse noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
recluse
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈrɛklus
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a person who lives alone and likes to avoid other people
to lead the life of a recluse
reclusive
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NAmE
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rɪˈklusɪv
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adjective
a reclusive millionaire
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