estranger
|es-trang-er|
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/ɪˈstreɪndʒər/
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/ɪˈstreɪndʒə/
alienator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'estranger' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estranger,' where 'estrange' meant 'to alienate or separate.'
Historical Evolution
'estranger' changed from the Old French word 'estranger' and eventually became the modern English word 'estranger'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to alienate or separate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who estranges or alienates.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who estranges or alienates.
He became an estranger to his own family after the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 03:05