Displacement

B2 16+

Synonyms of displacement

Antonyms of displacement

Collocations of displacement

forced displacement
Frequency: 75 %

The war resulted in the forced displacement of entire communities.

emotional displacement
Frequency: 70 %

The character experienced emotional displacement after the loss of a loved one.

physical displacement
Frequency: 65 %

The earthquake caused physical displacement of thousands of people.

cultural displacement
Frequency: 60 %

Globalization has led to cultural displacement in many traditional societies.

social displacement
Frequency: 50 %

The new policy caused social displacement among certain groups in the community.

Idiomatic Expressions for displacement

  • Phrase: displacement activity
    Meaning: a seemingly irrelevant behavior displayed in response to a conflict or stress
    Usage: The child's tantrum was a displacement activity triggered by his fear of the dark.