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- [an-uh-mee]
- /ˈæn əˌmi/
- /ə.ˈnɒ.mɪk/
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- [an-uh-mee]
- /ˈæn əˌmi/
Definitions of anomic word
- noun anomic a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people. 1
- noun anomic Socially disorganized, disoriented or alienated. 1
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Origin of anomic
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < French < Greek anomía lawlessness. See a-6, -nomy
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Parts of speech for Anomic
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anomic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anomic
noun anomic
- outsider — a person not belonging to a particular group, set, party, etc.: Society often regards the artist as an outsider.
- hermit — a person who has withdrawn to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion.
- solitary — alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
- introvert — a shy person.
- lone wolf — a person who prefers to live, act, or work alone or independent of others.
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