Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deracine
verb
/ˌdɛrəˈsiːn/
Definition
To uproot or remove completely from a place.
Examples
- The invasive species deracine native plants, threatening the ecosystem.
- His sudden move to a new city deracined him from his long-time friends.
- Efforts were made to deracine outdated practices from the organization.
Meaning
The term ‘deracine’ refers to the action of pulling something out of its natural environment or context, often used metaphorically to describe displacing individuals or communities.
Synonyms
- uproot
- displace
- extricate
- remove
- eradicate
