uprootal

/ʌpˈrutl/
noun
  1. The act or process of pulling something up by the roots, or the state of being uprooted.
    • Farmers worried about the uprootal of their crops during the hurricane.
    • The uprootal of the old tree left a large hole in the garden.
    • The uprootal of the invasive plants helped restore the native ecosystem.
  2. The forced removal of people from their homes or homeland.
    • The uprootal of entire communities during the war is a tragic chapter in history.
    • Many families faced uprootal when the dam was built over their town.
    • The uprootal of the villagers caused a humanitarian crisis.
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