solitary confinement

/ˌsɑləˈtɛri kənˌfaɪnmənt/
/ˈsɒlɪtɛri kənˈfaɪnmɪnt/
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Definitions of solitary confinement
  1. noun
    confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
    synonyms: solitary
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    type of:
    confinement
    the state of being confined
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