Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alienness

noun

/ˈeɪ.li.ən.nəs/

Definition

The state or quality of being alien or foreign; estrangement or unfamiliarity.

Examples

The alienness of the city made her feel isolated and unwelcome.
His alienness in the foreign country led him to seek companionship with fellow expatriates.
The concept of alienness is often explored in literature to depict characters’ feelings of disconnection.

Meaning

Alienness refers to the condition of being distinctly different or separate from something else, often implying a lack of belonging or connection to a particular group or environment.