physical distancing

noun

social distancing

Similar
social distancing
Opposite
physical contact
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Meanings

nounphysical distancing (uncountable)
  1. uncountablesocial distancing

Synonyms & antonyms

nounKeeping a safe space between yourself and other people, and avoiding crowds, in order to slow the spread of infectious diseases. Large-scale measures include canceling group events or closing schools, workplaces and public spaces.

Similar
social distancing
Opposite
physical contact
Broader
prophylaxis
Also see
social distancing

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

physical distancing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20distancing

MLA

“physical distancing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20distancing. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “physical distancing,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20distancing.

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