anomy

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Noun anomy has 2 senses

anomie, anomy - personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
--₁ is a kind of isolation
anomie, anomy - lack of moral standards in a society
--₂ is a kind of immorality

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Anomy

Noun: a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a lack of norms or values, resulting in a feeling of alienation and a breakdown of social bonds. In sociological terms, anomy is often associated with a sense of purposelessness and a weakened sense of social cohesion.

Example sentence: The rapid urbanization and modernization of the city led to anomy among its inhabitants, as traditional values and social norms were rapidly disrupted.

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