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- [an-uh-mee]
- /ˈæn əˌmi/
- /ˈænəʊmi/
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- [an-uh-mee]
- /ˈæn əˌmi/
Definitions of anomy word
- noun anomy a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people. 1
- noun anomy Alternative spelling of anomie. 1
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Origin of anomy
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < French < Greek anomía lawlessness. See a-6, -nomy
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Parts of speech for Anomy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anomy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.