dehabilitation

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UK/diːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

The process of social estrangement and progressive loosening of social bonds between an individual and their family and society as a result of long-term residence in an institution.

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Meanings

noundehabilitation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe process of social estrangement and progressive loosening of social bonds between an individual and their family and society as a result of long-term residence in an institution.
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APA

dehabilitation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dehabilitation

MLA

“dehabilitation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dehabilitation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dehabilitation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dehabilitation.

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