CEFR B2

alienation

noun

Meaning

The state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.

Examples

The rapid changes in technology have led to a feeling of alienation among older workers.
Political alienation can lead to social unrest and a decline in civic participation.

Synonyms: isolation, estrangement, disconnection, detachment

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alienation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.

Examples

The rapid changes in technology have led to a feeling of alienation among older workers.
Political alienation can lead to social unrest and a decline in civic participation.
He struggled with feelings of alienation after his divorce, feeling disconnected from his former life.

How to Use alienation

alienation from (prepositional phrase): The state of being estranged or disconnected from a person, group, or concept. — "His alienation from his family grew stronger with each passing year."
alienation of (prepositional phrase): The act of causing someone to feel estranged or disconnected. — "The repeated betrayals led to the alienation of his closest friends."

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