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anomie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anomie noun A breakdown of shared social norms and values, leaving people without clear standards to live by; also the personal sense of rootlessness that follows.

Senses

anomie is used for these senses in English:

  • anomie Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.