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isolation
Noun
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When something is isolated, not together with others, apart, alone, or separated.
Some people in Tibet live in isolation because of the large mountain ranges.
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When a country chooses not to trade or relate with other countries.
The isolation of North Korea is a common topic in politics.
paradox
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noun
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
'I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false