anomy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
    anomie.
  2. noun lack of moral standards in a society
    anomie.

WordNet

An"o*my noun
Etymology
Gr. . See Anomia.
Definitions
  1. Disregard or violation of law. R. Glanvill.

Webster 1913