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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

alienation

/ˌeɪliːˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does alienation mean?

noun

The state of being isolated or estranged from others, or the process of making something seem strange or unfamiliar. A feeling of disconnection or separation from others or from society.

Example

"The artist's use of alienation in her work highlighted the disconnection between people in modern society."

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