noun
Uncommon
alienation
ay-lee-uh-NAY-shuhn
Alienation (noun) means the feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society. Example: “Long hours of remote work left him with a growing sense of alienation.”
noun
1
The feeling of being isolated or estranged from other people or society.
"Long hours of remote work left him with a growing sense of alienation."
"The novel explores themes of alienation among immigrants."
2
(law) The transfer of property or rights to another owner.
"The contract restricted the alienation of the shares for five years."
How to use alienation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling of being disconnected or shut out, or formally, the legal transfer of property.
Common pairings
sense of alienation
social alienation
feelings of alienation
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- Plural
- alienations
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Etymology
From Latin alienatio, from alienare ("to estrange" or "to transfer ownership").
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Rhymes for alienation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
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oxidation
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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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