uprooting
/ˈʌpruːtɪŋ/ · up·root·ing
verb
- To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate. The invasive species was uprooted from the ecosystem to prevent further damage.
- To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly. The family was uprooted from their home due to the sudden move to a new city.
- To destroy utterly; to eradicate, exterminate. The disease was uprooted from the community through a concerted public health effort.
noun
- A tearing up. The uprooting of the old tree was a difficult task for the gardeners.
Did you know? The word 'uprooting' has been used in various contexts, including literature and environmentalism, to describe the removal of invasive species or the sudden disruption of a community.