alienation
/ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6626 in the learning path
疏离感；疏远
Definitions
n. The feeling of being disconnected from other people or society.
疏离感；疏远
n. Separation from meaningful work, personal identity, or human potential.
异化
Example
Joining a local choir eased her sense of alienation.
加入当地合唱团缓解了她的疏离感。
Rapid urban development can deepen residents' alienation when familiar neighbourhoods are replaced by anonymous apartment blocks.
当熟悉的街区被缺乏特色的公寓楼取代时，快速的城市开发可能加深居民的疏离感。
Collocations
- a sense of alienation
- social alienation
- alienation from society
Word family
- alienate (v.)
- alienated (adj.)
- alienating (adj.)
Synonyms
- estrangement
- disconnection
Antonyms
- belonging
Usage tip
日常多指疏离感；哲学、社会学中可指异化。
FAQ
- What does alienation mean?
- The feeling of being disconnected from other people or society. Separation from meaningful work, personal identity, or human potential.
- How is alienation pronounced?
- UK /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/, US /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
