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Added 9 October 2026

alienation

/ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən/ noun

In Latin: aliēnātiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alienation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The feeling of being alienated from other people.
Separation resulting from hostility.
(law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another.
the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership

Origin

From Middle English alienacioun, from Old French alienacion, from Latin aliēnātiōn(em).

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