dislocation
noun/ˌdɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,718 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being displaced or disrupted from a usual or proper position.
Example sentence
The earthquake caused widespread dislocation of families who had to leave their homes.
Synonyms & related words
- displacement
- disruption
- upheaval
- uprooting
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