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placelessness

 

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Placelessness

Definition: The lack or absence of distinctive local characteristics or the feeling that a place could be anywhere and lacks a sense of uniqueness.

Sense 1: Noun - The state or quality of lacking a unique local identity.

Example sentence: The construction of countless identical chain stores contributed to the placelessness of the once-charming town.

Sense 2: Noun - The sensation of feeling disconnected or detached from the physical environment, often due to rapid globalization.

Example sentence: After traveling extensively, she experienced a sense of placelessness, realizing that all cities seemed to blend together.

Sense 3: Noun - The concept in urban planning and architecture that refers to the uniformity and lack of distinct character in modern built environments.

Example sentence: Many cities face the challenge of combating placelessness by incorporating unique architecture and preserving local cultural heritage.

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