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English > 2 senses of the word anomy:
NOUNstateanomy, anomiepersonal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
attributeanomy, anomielack of moral standards in a society
English > anomy: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningpersonal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation.
Synonymanomie
BroaderisolationA state of separation between persons or groups
Adjectivesanomicsocially disoriented
English > anomy: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaninglack of moral standards in a society.
Synonymanomie
BroaderimmoralityThe quality of not being in accord / accord with standards of right or good conduct