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   alienation

   /ˌeɪlɪəˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state or experience of being alienated: "a sense of alienation from our environment" Similar isolationdetachmentestrangementdistanceseparationseverancepartingdivisiondivorcecutting offturning awaywithdrawalvariancedifferenceschism
   • ▪ (in Marxist theory) a condition of workers in a capitalist economy, resulting from a lack of identity with the products of their labour and a sense of being controlled or exploited.
   • ▪ a state of depersonalization or loss of identity in which the self seems unreal, thought to be caused by difficulties in relating to society and the resulting prolonged inhibition of emotion.
   • ▪ an effect sought by some dramatists, whereby the audience remains objective and does not identify with the actors.
   • 2. the transfer of the ownership of property rights: "most leases contain restrictions against alienation" Similar transferconveyancepassing onhanding overdevolution

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin alienatio(n-), from the verb alienare ‘estrange’, from alienus (see alien). The term alienation effect (1940s) is a translation of German Verfremdungseffekt.

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   ALIENATION definition: 1. the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a…. Learn more.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · In sociology, alienation is when humans feel disconnected or estranged from some part of their nature or from society. Individuals can be alienated from themselves and from others, often resulting in feeling powerless or without control over their own lives.

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   The meaning of ALIENATION is a withdrawing or separation of a person or a person's affections from an object or position of former attachment : estrangement. How to use alienation in a sentence.

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   alienation, in social sciences, the state of feeling estranged or separated from one’s milieu, work, products of work, or self.

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Alienation is when a person withdraws or becomes isolated from their environment and other people. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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   Alienation definition: the act of alienating, or of causing someone to become indifferent or hostile. See examples of ALIENATION used in a sentence.

8. mind.help › topic › alienationWhat Is Alienation? 7 Signs, Causes And Mental Health Impact -...

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   Sep 21, 2023 · Alienation refers to the feeling of being disconnected, isolated, or estranged from oneself, others, or society. It can have significant implications on mental health, as it can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress. What is Alienation?

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALIENATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ALIENATION meaning: 1. the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a…. Learn more.

10. appliedworldwide.com › definition-of-alienationDefinition of Alienation: What is alienation in sociology?

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    Feb 22, 2022 · What is the Definition of Alienation? According to sociologists, the definition of alienation (noun) is “the estrangement of individuals from themselves and others; a feeling of normlessness and powerlessness caused by separation and isolation from an individual’s sense of self, society, and work.” But, beyond the definition what is ...

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    Alienation is a state of being cut off or separate from a person or group of people.