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Estrangement: meaning, definitions and examples

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estrangement

 

[ ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relationships

The state of being estranged or alienated from one's feelings, relationships, or environment.

Synonyms

alienation, isolation, separation

Examples of usage

  • His estrangement from his family was caused by years of misunderstandings.
  • She felt a sense of estrangement from her friends after moving to a new city.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

The act or process of estranging; state of being estranged.

Synonyms

detachment, disaffection, disconnection

Examples of usage

  • The legal concept of estrangement is often used in divorce cases.
Context #3 | Noun

literary context

A theme or motif of being separated or cut off from society or oneself.

Synonyms

alienation, isolation

Examples of usage

  • The novel explores the theme of estrangement through the protagonist's journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "estrangement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alienação

🇮🇳 疏远 (疏离)

🇩🇪 Entfremdung

🇮🇩 keterasingan

🇺🇦 відчуження

🇵🇱 wyobcowanie

🇯🇵 疎外

🇫🇷 aliénation

🇪🇸 alienación

🇹🇷 yabancılaşma

🇰🇷 소외

🇸🇦 اغتراب

🇨🇿 odcizení

🇸🇰 odcudzenie

🇨🇳 疏远

🇸🇮 odtujitev

🇮🇸 fjarlægð

🇰🇿 шетелдену

🇬🇪 გაუცხოება

🇦🇿 yadlaşma

🇲🇽 alienación

Etymology

The word 'estrangement' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'estranger' meaning 'to alienate'. The concept of estrangement has been explored in various literary works, psychology, and sociology, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,774, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.