C1adjectiveformalrelationships
US/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
UK/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
no longer in contact with a family member or partner because of a disagreement
In context
He hasn't spoken to his estranged father in ten years.
She has been estranged from her sister since a fight over the family house.
The estranged couple now talk only through their lawyers.
Words that go with estranged
adjective + preposition
- estranged fromMany young people are estranged from relatives who disapprove of their choices.
adjective + noun
- estranged wifeHe left most of his money to his estranged wife.
- estranged husbandHer estranged husband appeared unexpectedly at her mother's funeral.
- estranged fatherThe film follows a woman searching for her estranged father.
- estranged sonThe old singer finally reconnected with his estranged son.