Alienation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alienation is a noun meaning The act of alienating.
Meaning
The act of alienating.
More Meanings
- The state of being alienated.
- Emotional isolation or dissociation; a feeling of disconnection or of being an outsider.
- (theater) Verfremdungseffekt.
- (property law) The transfer of property to another person.
- (Marxism) The estrangement of people from aspects of their human nature as a consequence of the division of labour and living in a society of stratified social classes.
Example Sentences
The alienation of that viewing demographic is a poor business decision.
His alienation from his family means he has nowhere to go at Christmas.
I refer to the state of our divisions and alienations of spirit on account of religion.
My alienation was so complete back then that I was withdrawn and distant from everyone I knew.
Word Forms
- alienations
Synonyms for alienation
Depending on context, synonyms include estrangement, disaffection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include estrangement, disaffection, isolation, disempowerment, exclusion, disqualification.
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