Collocations for isolation - noun
ADJECTIVE
complete,
total
relative
enforced (esp. BrE)
the enforced isolation of life in an Arctic weather station
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.
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.
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
the social isolation of single mothers at home with their babies
VERB + isolation
experience,
suffer,
suffer from
Many immigrants experience isolation.
Many immigrants experience isolation.
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PREPOSITION
in isolation
The figures should not be looked at in isolation but as part of a pattern.
The figures should not be looked at in isolation but as part of a pattern.
PHRASES
in splendid isolation
(esp. BrE)
The tower stands in splendid isolation on the cliff edge.
The tower stands in splendid isolation on the cliff edge.