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Anomy Definition & Meaning

anomy
noun
  1. personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
  2. lack of moral standards in a society

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Frequently asked questions

What does anomy mean?
personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation lack of moral standards in a society
What part of speech is anomy?
Anomy is a noun.
How many definitions does anomy have?
Anomy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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