anomie

• Существительное, обозначающее личное состояние изоляции и тревоги, возникающее из-за отсутствия социального контроля и регулирования, или отсутствия моральных норм в обществе.

A noun referring to a personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation, or a lack of moral standards in a society.

uncountable

1. Personal state of isolation and anxietyC1formal

   A personal condition of feeling disconnected, anxious, and without purpose due to a lack of social norms or guidance.

   Аномия

   • After moving to a new city without any friends, he experienced a deep sense of anomie.
   • The character in the novel suffered from anomie, feeling lost in a chaotic world.
   • Rapid social changes can lead to anomie among individuals who feel left behind.

   Synonymsalienationanomiadisorientationestrangementmeaninglessnesspurposelessness

   Antonymsbelongingintegrationpurposefulness

2. Lack of moral standards in societyC1formal

   A societal condition where there is a breakdown of shared values, norms, and ethical guidelines.

   Аномия

   • The sociologist argued that anomie in modern cities leads to higher crime rates.
   • During periods of economic crisis, anomie can spread as traditional values are questioned.
   • The film depicts a dystopian future where anomie has replaced community trust.

   Antonymsmoralityorderstructure