separateness

noun

Definition of separatenessnext
as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others the separateness of the island community has given it a distinct culture

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  1. solitude
  2. privacy
  3. isolation
  4. segregation
Noun
  • This is a time for introspection and self-care, so make sure to carve out space for solitude and inner wisdom to come through.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Delicious solitude & deep breaths. Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words.. Eclectic, vibrant, melodic.
    Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • The filing also details ongoing litigation and regulatory matters, including the impact of evolving privacy and data protection laws on Axon's operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than ABCNews.com.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • As part of these tactics, China has levied tariffs and embargoes on Taiwanese exports, sought to increase Taiwan’s international isolation, and employed disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks meant to destabilize its people and government.
    David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The message was clear: more shiny tools that worked in isolation weren’t viable or sustainable long-term.
    Forbes, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • Yes, but: Black Americans and Mexican Americans were kept out of high-paying jobs and couldn't move to new suburbs because of racial segregation.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
  • These large zones — as opposed to smaller neighborhood zones for a single school — could help create equity and break down racial and socio-economic segregation in this district.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of segregation
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