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ostracism

/ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или акт намеренного исключения из группы или общества по общему согласию.

A noun referring to the state or act of being deliberately excluded from a group or society by general consent.

uncountable

  1. Exclusion from societyC1formal

    The state of being deliberately excluded from a group or society by general agreement.

    ruИзгнание

    • He faced social ostracism after speaking out against the community's traditions.
    • The politician's controversial views led to his ostracism from the party.
    • Ostracism can have severe psychological effects on individuals.

    Synonymsbanishmentexclusionexpulsionrejectionshunning

    Antonymsacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionwelcoming

  2. Act of banishmentC1formal

    The act of excluding someone from a group or society by general consent.

    ruИзгнание

    • The ostracism of the whistleblower was widely criticized by human rights groups.
    • In ancient Athens, ostracism was a formal procedure to banish a citizen for ten years.
    • Workplace ostracism often leads to decreased morale and productivity.

    Synonymsbanishmentexclusionexcommunicationexpulsionshunning

    Antonymsacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionincorporationwelcoming

Forms
  • ostracisms plural form
  • ostracisms' possessive plural form
  • ostracism's possessive singular form
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