ANOMIE
\ɐnˈɒmi], \ɐnˈɒmi], \ɐ_n_ˈɒ_m_i]\
Definitions of ANOMIE
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personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
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lack of moral standards in a society
By Princeton University
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personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
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lack of moral standards in a society
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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