anomie

• Sustantivo que designa un estado personal de aislamiento y ansiedad derivado de la falta de control y regulación social, o la ausencia de normas morales en una sociedad.

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.

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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.

   Anomia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosalienationanomiadisorientationestrangementmeaninglessnesspurposelessness

   Antónimosbelongingintegrationpurposefulness

2. Lack of moral standards in societyC1formal

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

   Anomia social

   • 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.

   Antónimosmoralityorderstructure