alienation Meaning & Definition
What Does Alienation Mean?
Alienation is used as a noun meaning The act of alienating. It is also used to mean The state of being alienated.
Alienation in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | estrangement and disaffection |
| Plural | alienations |
Alienation Definition (Noun)
- The act of alienating.
The alienation of that viewing demographic is a poor business decision.
- The state of being alienated.
His alienation from his family means he has nowhere to go at Christmas.
- Emotional isolation or dissociation, as from being separated from social connections or estranged from one's family or community; a feeling of being an outsider.
I didn't care about anything back then, not holidays or family or my career, I felt utter alienation from everything around me.
- Verfremdungseffekt.
- The transfer of property to another person.
- 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 (e.g., under capitalism or feudalism).
Noun
- Emotional isolation or dissociation.
Synonyms of Alienation
Alienation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Alienation
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Alienation in a Sentence
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 didn't care about anything back then, not holidays or family or my career, I felt utter alienation from everything around me.
When parents get divorced, their child sometimes experiences parental alienation, in which they are estranged from the noncustodial parent.
Word Forms & Grammar
alienation (usually uncountable, plural alienations)
Words That Rhyme With Alienation
Origin of Alienation
From Middle English alienacioun, from Old French alienacion, from Latin aliēnātiōn(em).
How to Pronounce Alienation
Alienation is pronounced //ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alienation
What part of speech is alienation?
Alienation is a noun.
What is another word for alienation?
Words with a similar meaning to alienation include estrangement and disaffection. See the full list of alienation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of alienation?
The plural of alienation is alienations.