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rootless
root·less [ rtləss, rtləss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking bond with people: lacking close ties to people or places
2. without roots: with roots cut off or underdeveloped
[14th century. <root1]

root·less·ly adverb
root·less·ness noun
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