Dislocation
(noun)
- A displacement of a part or bone from its normal position.
- A disruption or interruption of normal functioning.
- A disturbance of the normal arrangement or organization of something.
Origin:
Late 17th century, from dis- + location.
Examples:
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a dislocation of the shoulder.
- The earthquake caused a dislocation of the transportation system.
- The sudden death of the CEO resulted in a dislocation of the company's management structure.
- The change in government policies caused a dislocation in the economic system.
- The dislocation of the population due to war created a refugee crisis.