isolation isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

1. () A state of separation between persons or groups  ( isolation )
   a state of separation between persons or groups
     The hermit chose a life of isolation in the remote mountains.
   The hermit chose a life of isolation in the remote mountains.
   
2. () The act of isolating something; setting something apart from others  ( closing off , isolation )
   the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
   
   
3. () A feeling of being disliked and alone  ( isolation )
   a feeling of being disliked and alone
   
4. A country's withdrawal from international politics  ( isolation )
   a country's withdrawal from international politics
    He opposed a policy of American isolation
   he opposed a policy of American isolation
   
5. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it  ( isolation )
   (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it
   

 famishment famishment /ˈfæmɪʃmənt/

noun

1. [Archaic] A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period  ( famishment [Archaic] , starvation )
   a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
    The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
   The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
   
   

 phyllo phyllo /ˈfɪloʊ/

noun

1. Tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes  ( phyllo , filo )
   tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes
    The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.
   The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.
   
   

 anchorage anchorage /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/

noun

1. The act of anchoring  ( anchorage )
   the act of anchoring
   
2. Place for vessels to anchor  ( anchorage , anchorage ground )
   place for vessels to anchor
   
3. A fee for anchoring  ( anchorage )
   a fee for anchoring
   
4. The condition of being secured to a base  ( anchorage )
   the condition of being secured to a base
    The plant needs a firm anchorage
   the plant needs a firm anchorage
    The mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family
   the mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family
   

 Anchorage

1. A city in south central Alaska  ( Anchorage )
   a city in south central Alaska
    Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska
   Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska