[+ obj] formal 1 : to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group — usually + from ▪ His political beliefs have estranged him from his family. — often used as (be) estranged ▪ They are estranged from their children. ▪ an estranged couple [=a married couple who no longer live together] ▪ her estranged husband [=her husband, who no longer lives with her] ▪ an estranged wife [=a wife who no longer lives with her husband] 2 : to cause someone to be no longer involved or connected with something — usually + from ▪ This decision estranged her from the church. ▪ He felt estranged from his past life.





