What does "self-isolation" mean?

Voluntary isolation from others, especially in order to avoid spreading a communicable disease.

What is a synonym for "self-isolation"?

Common synonyms include: self-quarantine.

Self-isolation

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Noun

1
Voluntary isolation from others, especially in order to avoid spreading a communicable disease. countable, uncountable

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self-quarantine

Example

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"A growing number of countries are resorting to draconian measures such as self-isolation, social distancing, and travel bans to curb the spread of COVID-19."

Etymology

From self- + isolation.

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