disaffection
|dis-af-fec-tion|
C1
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/
dissatisfaction with authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disaffection' originates from the Latin word 'disaffectio', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'affectio' meant 'affection or feeling'.
Historical Evolution
'disaffectio' transformed into the Old French word 'desaffection', and eventually became the modern English word 'disaffection'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a lack of affection or goodwill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dissatisfaction with authority'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state or feeling of being dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.
The government's policies led to widespread disaffection among the citizens.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35