displacement
n. C / Un. the act of forcing people to leave their homes, or the movement of an object out of its original place. It can also describe the amount of liquid pushed aside by a solid object.
n. the removal of someone or something from its usual or proper place. In physics, it refers to the volume or weight of a fluid diverted by a floating or submerged body; in psychology, it involves redirecting an emotion from its original target to a substitute.
The flood caused the displacement of thousands of families.
Engineers calculated the ship's displacement to ensure it could safely navigate the shallow canal.
The conflict led to a massive internal displacement of civilians, creating an urgent need for humanitarian aid and long-term housing solutions in the neighbouring provinces.
From French déplacement. Morphologically displace + -ment.
Uncountable when referring to the general process of moving; countable when referring to specific scientific measurements or instances of people being moved.