Word Study
anomy
CIDE DICTIONARY
anomy, n. [Gr. . See Anomia.].
Disregard or violation of law. Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
anomy, n. (also anomie) lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group.
Derivative
anomic adj.
Etymology
Gk anomia f. anomos lawless: -ie f. F
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