Anomy

Anomy
Anomy An"o*my, n. [Gr. ?. See {Anomia}.] Disregard or violation of law. [R.] --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]

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  • anomy —   n. state in a society where normal social standards have deteriorated or been lost; state in an individual lacking usual moral standards, leading to disorientation and isolation. anomic, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

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  • anomie — noun 1. personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑anomy • Derivationally related forms: ↑anomic (for: ↑anomy), ↑anomic …   Useful english dictionary

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