Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deracination
noun
/ˌdɛrəˈseɪʃən/
Definition
The act of uprooting or removing something from its natural or native environment.
Examples
- The deracination of traditional practices can lead to a loss of cultural identity.
- Many immigrants experience a sense of deracination as they adapt to a new country.
- The deracination of the plant species has raised concerns among environmentalists.
Meaning
Deracination refers to the removal of something, especially a person or a cultural element, from its original context or roots.
Synonyms
- uprooting
- displacement
- removal
- excision
- separation
