incluse

noun

in·​cluse

ˈinˌklüs,

ə̇nˈk-,

-üz

plural -s

: a recluse who is voluntarily immured (as in a cave, hut, or isolated cell)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inclusus, from past participle of includere to enclose, include

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