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anomie

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Main Entry:
an·o·mie 
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Variant(s):
also an·o·my 
          Listen to the pronunciation of anomy \ˈa-nə-mē\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French anomie, from Middle French, from Greek anomia lawlessness, from anomos lawless, from a- + nomos law, from nemein to distribute — more at nimble
Date:
1933
: social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values ; also : personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals
ano·mic 
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          Listen to the pronunciation of anomic \ə-ˈnä-mik, -ˈnō-\ adjective


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