alienation meaning and definition

ALIENATION noun

Definition of alienation (noun)

1. the feeling of being alienated from other people
   • synonyms: disaffection, estrangement
2. separation resulting from hostility
   • synonyms: estrangement
3. (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another
   • "the power of alienation is an essential ingredient of ownership"
4. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly
   • "his behavior alienated the other students"