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sequestered

adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: S IH0 K W EH1 S T ER0 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having undergone sequestration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of a location-isolated, off the beaten track.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

simple past and past participle of sequester

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

kept separate and secluded

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a sequestered jury

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

providing privacy or seclusion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the cloistered academic world of books
  • sat close together in the sequestered pergola
  • sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree
  • a secluded romantic spot

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cloistered, reclusive, secluded

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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