alienation
nounUK /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃn/
US /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃn/
A feeling of being left out or not belonging with other people.
After moving to a new school, he felt a deep sense of alienation from his classmates.
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2. The act of making someone feel unwelcome or pushing them away.
The constant criticism led to his alienation from the rest of the team.
3. In law, the transfer of ownership of property to another person.
The alienation of the land required a signed contract.
4. In philosophy, the feeling that you are separated from your own true self or from society.
The writer explored themes of alienation in modern city life.