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ostracism Definition and Meaning in English (ostracism definition)

noun
Synonyms:exclusionbanishmentshunning
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Ostracism definition: Ostracism is the act of excluding someone from a society, group, or community, often by general consent.

Definitions of Ostracism

  1. 1noun

    Ostracism is the act of excluding someone from a society, group, or community, often by general consent.

Example Sentences

formal

“The politician faced ostracism from his party after the scandal.”

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present participleostracizing
adjectiveostracized

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Ostracism definition: Ostracism is the act of excluding someone from a society, group, or community, often by general consent.
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'Ostracism' translates to 'ostracism' in English. Ostracism definition: Ostracism is the act of excluding someone from a society, group, or community, often by general consent.
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