anomie
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From French anomie from Ancient Greek ἀνομία (anomia), “‘lawlessness’”) from ἄνομος (anomos), “‘lawless’”) from ἀ- (a-), “‘not’”) + νόμος (nomos), “‘law’”)
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anomie (uncountable)
- Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.
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anomie f.

