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A place used to withdraw from ordinary pressures, activity, or public attention.
Use it for
Rest from routine; deliberate privacy; concentrated group reflectionGive withdrawal a chosen place and purpose.
Words that belong together
- quiet retreat
- weekend retreat
- secluded retreat
On the page
The cooperative rented a retreat where members could plan without interruptions.
Her aunt's flat became a retreat from the scrutiny of the family home.
A weekend retreat offered solitude without requiring anyone to abandon ordinary life.
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Word forms
- Base
- retreat
Usage notes
Primary category: setting. Often temporary and chosen; can be personal, religious, or organizational. Unlike refuge, does not necessarily imply danger. Plural: retreats. No other inflection applies to this noun.
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