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anomie
noun an·o·mie \ˈa-nə-mē\
Definition of ANOMIE
: social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values; also : personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals
— ano·mic \ə-ˈnä-mik, -ˈnō-\ adjective
Variants of ANOMIE
an·o·mie also an·o·my \ˈa-nə-mē\
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Origin of ANOMIE
French anomie, from Middle French, from Greek anomia lawlessness, from anomos lawless, from a- + nomos law, from nemein to distribute — more at nimble
First Known Use: 1933
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anomie
noun an·o·mie
Medical Definition of ANOMIE
: social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values; also : personal unrest, alienation, and anxiety that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals
Variants of ANOMIE
an·o·mie also an·o·my \ˈan-ə-mē\
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