# dislocation

/dɪˈsɫoʊˈkeɪʃən/ (US) · /dɪsləʊkˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dislocation
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a situation where something is moved from its usual place or a sudden, sharp movement of the earth's surface.

For teachers: the displacement of a body part from its normal position or a sudden movement of the earth's crust caused by tectonic forces.

## Examples

- The earthquake caused a massive dislocation of the land.
- The sudden economic changes led to a significant dislocation of the local workforce.
- Geologists study the dislocation of rock layers to understand the history of tectonic activity and predict future seismic risks in the region.

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