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deviance in Malay

devians

/ˈdiːvɪəns/

deviance in Malay: devians. In English, deviance means actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

Malay words for deviance

variation from expected behavior or form
devians

English meaning of deviance

  1. noun Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
  2. noun A person or thing that differs from the expected.

Full definition of deviance

deviance in a sentence

  • Socrates was sentenced to death for his deviance.

deviance in other languages

Questions about deviance in Malay

What is the meaning of deviance in Malay?
Deviance in Malay is devians.
Apakah maksud deviance dalam bahasa Melayu?
Deviance: devians.
What does deviance mean in English?
Deviance means actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.

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