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estrangement

[ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt]

estrangement Definition

  • 1the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
  • 2the state of being separated or kept at a distance

Using estrangement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "estrangement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After the argument, there was an estrangement between the two friends.

  • Example

    The couple's estrangement lasted for several months before they decided to divorce.

  • Example

    His estrangement from his family began when he moved to another country.

estrangement Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with estrangement

  • a situation where a married couple is living separately and not communicating with each other

    Example

    The couple's marital estrangement lasted for several years before they finally got divorced.

  • a situation where a child is not in contact with one or both parents

    Example

    Her parental estrangement began when she left home at the age of 18 and never contacted her parents again.

  • emotional estrangement

    a situation where two people who were once close emotionally are no longer able to connect with each other

    Example

    The emotional estrangement between the siblings began when they had a big fight over their inheritance.

Origins of estrangement

from Old French 'estranger', meaning 'to treat as a stranger'

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Summary: estrangement in Brief

The term 'estrangement' [ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt] refers to the state of being separated or kept at a distance, often due to a breakdown in a relationship. It can be used to describe a variety of situations, such as a marital estrangement or a parental estrangement. Synonyms include 'alienation,' 'separation,' and 'disaffection,' while informal equivalents include 'falling out' and 'rift.'