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decluttering

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The act or process of removing clutter; tidying, removing unwanted or messy items from a given place.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The decluttering trend is nothing new, and has much to recommend⟳ it, but every week now seems to bring⟳ a fresh example of what ascetics might once have⟳ called the renunciation of possessions […].”
“Decluttering is an act of compassion—for yourself and for others, because it frees you from draining influences so you can give⟳ yourself over fully to what you love⟳ and care for.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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