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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 6 | Social security in social security (social security in social security) | |
3 | 30% | 5 | Social instability caused by the absence or breakdown of social norms | |
Social Breakdown Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANOMIE" which means:
- noun
- • Personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
- • Lack of moral standards in a society
An example sentence would be:
- • "The increasing rate of crime can be attributed to the sense of anomie in society."
- • "The lack of social integration leads to feelings of anomie among individuals."
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New York Times01 Jun 2014 | Down 102 | |
New York Times29 Oct 2006 | Across 47 | |
New York Times29 Oct 2004 | Across 16 | |
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