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Collocations for isolation - noun

ADJECTIVE

complete, total
relative
enforced (esp. BrE)
the enforced isolation of life in an Arctic weather station
self-imposed
He lived in a state of self-imposed isolation.
cultural, diplomatic, geographic (AmE), geographical (esp. BrE), political
international
The country could face international isolation if it does not withdraw its troops.
emotional, social
the social isolation of single mothers at home with their babies

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VERB + isolation

experience, suffer, suffer from
Many immigrants experience isolation.
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isolation + NOUN

hospital (BrE), room, ward (esp. BrE)

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PREPOSITION

in isolation
The figures should not be looked at in isolation but as part of a pattern.

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PHRASES

in splendid isolation (esp. BrE)
The tower stands in splendid isolation on the cliff edge.

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