immigrancy

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noun

The inherent displacement and struggle to locate oneself in society etc., in the existence of human beings.

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Meanings

nounimmigrancy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe inherent displacement and struggle to locate oneself in society etc., in the existence of human beings.

Origin

Coined by American philosopher Stanley Cavell.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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