ANOMY

anomie, anomy

(noun) lack of moral standards in a society

anomie, anomy

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

anomy (uncountable)

Alternative spelling of anomie

Anagrams

• Mayon, moany

Source: Wiktionary


An"o*my, n. Etym: [Gr. Anomia.]

Definition: Disregard or violation of law. [R.] Glanvill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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14 April 2025

FOCUS

(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; “in focus”; “out of focus”


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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