estrangement

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of causing someone to feel isolated or alienated.

  - "Her estrangement from her family began when she moved abroad."
  - "The estrangement between the two siblings lasted for years."

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Synonyms

alienation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with estrangement
estranged , arranged , engaged , engaged , deranged

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Variants

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estrange , estranged , estrangement , estrangements , estranger , estrangers , estranges , estranging

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'estranger', meaning 'foreigner' or 'outsider'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'estrangement' is also used in law to refer to the legal separation of spouses.

2. In psychology, estrangement is a common theme in the study of human relationships and social isolation.

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Related Concepts

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1. alienation: A feeling of being isolated or disconnected from others, often due to social or emotional factors.

2. isolation: The state of being separated from others, often physically or emotionally.

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Culture

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In literature, estrangement is often used as a theme in works that explore the human condition, particularly in relation to family, relationships, and identity.

How to Memorize "estrangement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing alone, isolated from others. Imagine the feeling of emptiness and loneliness they experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'estrangement' with feelings of isolation and alienation. Think of a time when you felt disconnected from others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'ESTRANGED' - 'E' for 'isolation', 'S' for 'separation', 'T' for 'tension', 'R' for 'rejection', 'A' for 'absence', 'G' for 'grief', and 'E' for 'emptiness' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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