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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detachment

/dɪˈtætʃmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does detachment mean?

noun

A feeling of being separate from others, or a state of being detached from something. A detachment is also a group of people or a unit of an organization that is separate from others.

Example

"The soldier's detachment from his unit was a difficult experience."

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