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Disaffection Definition & Meaning

disaffection
noun
  1. the feeling of being alienated from other people
  2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority; "the widespread disaffection of the troops"

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Frequently asked questions

What does disaffection mean?
the feeling of being alienated from other people disloyalty to the government or to established authority; "the widespread disaffection of the troops"
What part of speech is disaffection?
Disaffection is a noun.
How many definitions does disaffection have?
Disaffection has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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