ANOMIE


Meaning of ANOMIE in English

[ 'anəmi ]

(also anomy )

■ noun lack of the usual social or ethical standards.

Derivatives

anomic ə'nɒmɪk adjective

Origin

1930s: from Fr., from Gk anomia , from anomos 'lawless'.

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