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- [eyl-yuh-ney-shuh n, ey-lee-uh-]
- /ˌeɪl yəˈneɪ ʃən, ˌeɪ li ə-/
- /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- [eyl-yuh-ney-shuh n, ey-lee-uh-]
- /ˌeɪl yəˈneɪ ʃən, ˌeɪ li ə-/
Definitions of alienation word
- noun alienation a turning away; estrangement 3
- noun alienation the state of being an outsider or the feeling of being isolated, as from society 3
- noun alienation a state in which a person's feelings are inhibited so that eventually both the self and the external world seem unreal 3
- noun alienation the transfer of property, as by conveyance or will, into the ownership of another 3
- noun alienation the right of an owner to dispose of his property 3
- noun alienation an alienating or being alienated; specif., estrangement or detachment 3
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Origin of alienation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin aliēnātiōn- (stem of aliēnātiō), equivalent to aliēnāt(us) (see alienate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Alienation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alienation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alienation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alienation
noun alienation
- self-estrangement — to turn away in feeling or affection; make unfriendly or hostile; alienate the affections of: Their quarrel estranged the two friends.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- disaffection — the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement; disloyalty: Disaffection often leads to outright treason.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
Antonyms for alienation
noun alienation
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
- closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
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