Definitions

1. noun

the act of displacing or separating something from its normal position or place

“The athlete suffered a dislocation of her shoulder during the game.”

2. noun

a displacement or separation of something from its normal position or place

“The dislocation of the city’s infrastructure made it difficult to access emergency services.”

3. noun

a displacement or separation of a person or group from their normal place or position in society

“The economic dislocation of the community was a major concern for the government.”

4. verb

to displace or separate something from its normal position or place

“The earthquake dislocated many buildings in the city.”