anomie
8 points
English
6 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈænʌmiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural anomies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
lack of moral standards in a society
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).