Definitions for Anomie
ˈæn əˌmianomie

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. anomie, anomynoun

   personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation

2. anomie, anomynoun

   lack of moral standards in a society

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1. anomienoun

   Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.

2. Etymology: From anomie, from ἀνομία, from ἄνομος, from ἀ- + νόμος

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1. Anomie

   In sociology, anomie () is a social condition defined by an uprooting or breakdown of any moral values, standards or guidance for individuals to follow. Anomie is believed to possibly evolve from conflict of belief systems and causes breakdown of social bonds between an individual and the community (both economic and primary socialization). An example is alienation in a person that can progress into a dysfunctional inability to integrate within normative situations of their social world such as finding a job, achieving success in relationships, etc.

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1. anomie

   Anomie is a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, or a sense of dislocation and disconnection from regular, expected social behaviors or responsibilities. It can also refer to a sense of aimlessness or despair that arises when individuals feel there are no guidelines or principles to structure their lives and behavior, often leading to feelings of isolation, alienation, or rootlessness. The concept originated in sociology and is most commonly associated with the work of Émile Durkheim.

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1. Anomie

   Anomie describes a lack of social norms; "normlessness". It describes the breakdown of social bonds between an individual and their community, if under unruly scenarios possibly resulting in fragmentation of social identity and rejection of self-regulatory values. It was popularized by French sociologist Émile Durkheim in his influential book Suicide. Durkheim borrowed the word from French philosopher Jean-Marie Guyau. Durkheim never uses the term normlessness; rather, he describes anomie as "a rule the lack of rule", "derangement", and "an insatiable will". For Durkheim, anomie arises more generally from a mismatch between personal or group standards and wider social standards, or from the lack of a social ethic, which produces moral deregulation and an absence of legitimate aspirations. This is a nurtured condition:

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Anomie

   A state of social disorganization and demoralization in society which is largely the result of disharmony between cultural goals and the means for attaining them. This may be reflected in the behavior of the individual in many ways - non-conformity, social withdrawal, deviant behavior, etc.

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1. • Immorality
   • Isolation

How to pronounce Anomie?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Anomie in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Anomie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Anomie
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anomie
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomie
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Anomie