deviance
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
- (countable, uncountable) A person or thing that differs from the expected.
Synonyms
unregularity
unsimilarity
abnormal behaviour
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdiːvɪəns/
Etymology
Borrowed from French déviance.
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