The state of being alienated or separated from someone or something. The estrangement between the two friends grew over the years, leading to a complete breakdown in communication.
The feeling of being isolated or detached from a group or society. He felt a deep sense of estrangement from his community after moving to a new city.
A period or condition in which previously close people, especially family members or spouses, are no longer on affectionate or speaking terms. After years of estrangement, the siblings finally reconciled.