ESTRANGED Definition & Meaning

Definition of Estranged

The term estranged describes a condition where someone has lost their previous closeness and affection, resulting in alienation from what was once a close or familial relationship.

Estranged: having lost former closeness and affection; in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship.


The word captures a shift from intimacy to separation, highlighting emotional distance in relationships that were once connected.


This definition emphasizes emotional separation without implying the reason for the distance.

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Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster — 2025-11-26

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