GRE vocabulary
Anomie
A state of normlessness, disorientation, or anxiety felt by an individual or society when social or ethical standards are confused or lacking
Example
"The sudden collapse of the government led to widespread anomie, as citizens felt a profound loss of direction."
Etymology
From Greek 'anomia' (lawlessness), from 'a-' (without) + 'nomos' (law).
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