Estrangement: meaning, definitions and examples
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estrangement
[ ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt ]
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.
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.
literary context
A theme or motif of being separated or cut off from society or oneself.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.