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alienation

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Noun — The feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society.

How to use alienation

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sense of alienation social alienation feelings of alienation

Etymology

From Latin alienatio, from alienare ("to estrange" or "to transfer ownership").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “alienation” mean?

The word “alienation” means the feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society. In plain terms, a feeling of being disconnected or shut out, or formally, the legal transfer of property.

How do you pronounce “alienation”?

“Alienation” is pronounced ay-lee-uh-NAY-shuhn (/ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “alienation” in a sentence?

Here is “alienation” used in a sentence: “Long hours of remote work left him with a growing sense of alienation.”

What part of speech is “alienation”?

“Alienation” is a noun.

Where does the word “alienation” come from?

The word “alienation” comes from Latin. From Latin alienatio, from alienare ("to estrange" or "to transfer ownership").

Is “alienation” a common word?

“Alienation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “alienation” have?

“Alienation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society.

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