Meaning of the word anomie in English
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anomie
US /ˈæn.əm.i/
UK /ˈæn.əm.i/
Noun
1.
lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group
Example:
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The rapid social changes led to a sense of anomie in the community.
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Durkheim's theory of anomie explains how a lack of social norms can lead to deviance.
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