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displacement

/dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ · /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

Meaning 1

Moving something from its usual place.

“The storm caused displacement of many families in town.”

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Illustration of displacement: Moving something from its usual place.

Meaning 2

The removal of someone or something from their usual position.

“Automation caused the displacement of some manual jobs.”

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Illustration of displacement: The removal of someone or something from their usual position.