estrangement — the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
Example Sentences
- His addiction to mobile games caused estrangement from his girlfriend, who felt like she was dating a zombie.
- The estrangement between the two countries affected international trade significantly.
- After the pizza pineapple debate, there was a complete estrangement between the Italian chef and his Hawaiian friend.
estrangement
NOUN[/ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/]
the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or part of a social group
A estrangement between friends growing distant on an empty park bench
The arrangement of a life once shared becomes derangement when engagement fades — estrangement whispers what distance cannot undo
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estrangier' meaning 'to make a stranger,' which comes from Latin 'extraneus' meaning 'foreign' or 'outside.' The word literally describes the process of making someone who was once close become like a stranger.
Breakdown
e- (variant of ex-, meaning 'out/away') + strange (foreign/unfamiliar) + -ment (noun suffix indicating state or result)
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📝Examples
“His addiction to mobile games caused estrangement from his girlfriend, who felt like she was dating a zombie.”
“The estrangement between the two countries affected international trade significantly.”
“After the pizza pineapple debate, there was a complete estrangement between the Italian chef and his Hawaiian friend.”
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