GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Reclusive (rḗ‑klūˈsĭv), a.
    1. Affording retirement from society. “Some reclusive and religious life.” Shak.

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    2. Disposed to avoid the company of other people; living like a recluse1; not sociable; -- of people.

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