"alonement space" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alonement spaces [plural]
Etymology: From alone + -ment + space. Coined by Francesca Specter, to encourage people to spend a few minutes a day by themselves. Etymology templates: {{af|en|alone|-ment|space}} alone + -ment + space Head templates: {{en-noun}} alonement space (plural alonement spaces)
  1. (business, neologism) A designated area in an office where an employee can go to work in silence and privacy, without being distracted by their colleagues. Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Business

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