Meaning
removal, distancing, estrangement
- the act of removing someone or forcing them to leave; expulsion
- the act of moving away or drifting apart emotionally or socially
In a sentence
Il giudice ha disposto l'allontanamento dell'indagato dall'abitazione familiare.
The judge ordered the suspect's removal from the family home.
Il loro allontanamento progressivo è iniziato dopo quella brutta lite.
Their gradual estrangement began after that bad fight.
L'allontanamento temporaneo dal posto di lavoro è durato diverse settimane.
The temporary suspension from the workplace lasted several weeks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| allontanamento | masculine · singular |
| allontanamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from the verb 'allontanare' with the nominal suffix '-mento'.
- Often heard in legal contexts referring to restraining or exclusion orders.