self-isolation

noun

self-iso·​la·​tion ˌself-ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən 

 also  -ˌi-

: the act of isolating or separating oneself or itself from others

the country's policy of self-isolation

"Unfortunately, people with depression are notorious for self-isolation. They tend to retract from social connection, which is often the very thing they need in order to feel better," says Dr. [Pam] Garcy.

—PRWeb Newswire

Many high-level British officials are in self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.

—Kim Hjelmgaard

Examples of self-isolation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Left unchecked, anger can manifest as an outburst and disappointment as self-isolation. —Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

The country’s self-isolation became ever more extreme. —Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2017

Pummeled by a positive COVID test and a rapidly imploding re-election campaign, President Biden walked gingerly up the steps of Air Force One and retreated into self-isolation Wednesday night. —Zachary Basu, Axios, 18 July 2024

Life This 103-year-old philosopher’s to-do list will get you through self-isolation Need to isolate? —Big Think, 24 June 2024

The rulings come as authorities seek to burnish the city’s reputation as a destination for businesses and tourists after its image was dented by its pandemic self-isolation and political unrest. —Siuming Ho / Bloomberg, TIME, 30 May 2024

Hoss will play Hanna, a doctor who, during the midst of an epidemic, goes into self-isolation in the mountain wilderness to protect herself and others. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024

After three years of self-isolation by China, President Biden’s top aides are flying into Beijing throughout the summer to try to convince and cajole Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, the nation’s leader, on building a new foundation for relations. —Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 10 July 2023

But judging from Maartemami's experience, as well as child psychologists' and pediatricians' concerns about how little self-isolation is actually benefiting kids, calming corners and time off spaces might be a healthier way to go. —Maressa Brown, Parents, 11 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above