vieraantua
Vieraantua is a Finnish verb meaning to become estranged or alienated. It describes the process by which a person or group grows distant from another person, a community, or norms, often involving emotional distancing rather than physical separation. The term is used in psychology, sociology, literature, and everyday speech to denote loss of connection or belonging.
Etymology and usage: The word derives from vieras meaning foreign or strange, with a suffix indicating change
Contexts: Vieraantuminen can arise from changes in values, upbringing, modernization, or social conditions; it is discussed
See also: vieraantuminen, erkaantuminen, etääntyminen, vieraannuttaminen.