deviance

CEFRC1

/ˈdiːvɪəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Behavior that differs from accepted social rules.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person or thing that differs from the expected.

Examples

  • Emile Durkheim argued that deviance was necessary for a society to function.

  • Socrates was sentenced to death for his deviance.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French déviance.