disconnection
noun/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,710 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being separated or cut off from something or someone.
Example sentence
Moving to a new city can create feelings of disconnection from friends and family.
Synonyms & related words
- separation
- isolation
- detachment
- estrangement
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