1. the action of moving something from its usual position or place
2. the forced removal of people from their homes or homeland
3. the amount of fluid moved by a piston or the volume of water moved by a ship
Usage: technical

Examples

• The earthquake caused massive displacements of rock and soil.
• War led to the displacements of thousands of families.
• The engine’s displacements determine its power output.
• The ship’s displacements affect its stability in water.
• Psychological displacements can redirect emotions toward safer targets.
• Urban development resulted in displacements of wildlife populations.
• The storm caused displacements of several coastal communities.