English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

estrangement

Estrangement (noun) means the act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.

noun
1
The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.
2
The state of being alien; foreign, non-native.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “estrangement” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

Old French estrangement. By surface analysis, estrange + -ment (“act, state”).

Rhymes for estrangement

See all rhymes for estrangement →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of estrangement?

"estrangement" (noun) means the act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation.

What are the different meanings of estrangement?

"estrangement" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of estranging; the act of alienating; alienation; 2. The state of being alien; foreign, non-native.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary