alienation
Translation
alienation, estrangement, isolation
Examples
He felt a sense of alienation from his colleagues.
He felt a sense of alienation from his colleagues.
The new policy caused the alienation of many voters.
The new policy caused the alienation of many voters.
Grammar Patterns
((a sense of)) alienation ((from sb./sth.)) a feeling of being separated from others He felt a sense of alienation from his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: estrangement, isolation, detachment; Antonyms: connection, belonging, inclusion
Etymology
From Latin 'alius' (other). 'Alien' + '-ation' (a process or state). The state of being an 'other' or outsider.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'alien' from outer space, who would feel very separate and different from everyone else.