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Definition of estrangement

estrangement

/ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
es · trange · ment
Plural:estrangements
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Adjective:estranged
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• noun

1

A feeling of isolation, detachment, or lack of belonging in relation to one's society, work, or environment.

Example

"Many contemporary novelists explore the modern individual's sense of estrangement from traditional community life."

2

The state or fact of no longer being friendly, affectionate, or in regular contact with someone, such as a spouse, relative, or former close friend.

Example

"Years of unresolved misunderstandings eventually led to a painful estrangement between the two brothers."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the 17th century from the verb "estrange," which comes from Old French "estrangier" (to treat as a stranger), ultimately derived from the Latin "extraneus" meaning "foreign" or "external."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Estrangement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/estrangement
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