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Estranged Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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estranged

[ษชหˆstreษชndส’d ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

relationship

No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

Synonyms

alienated, apart, disconnected, distant, separated.

Examples of usage

  • he became estranged from his father
  • an estranged husband and wife
Context #2 | Verb

legal

Cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.

Synonyms

alienate, create a rift between, disunite, drive apart, separate.

Examples of usage

  • the inheritance estranged him from his siblings
  • the legal battle estranged the family members

Translations

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Origin of 'estranged'

The word 'estranged' originated from the Latin word 'extraneare', which means 'to treat as a stranger'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe the state of being no longer close or affectionate to someone. The concept of estrangement has been explored in various literary works and psychological studies, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and the impact of alienation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,536, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.