ostracism

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou estado de excluir alguém deliberadamente de um grupo ou da sociedade, geralmente por acordo comum. Pode também se referir ao exílio imposto por voto popular na Grécia antiga.

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

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1. Exclusion from societyC1formal

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

   Ostracismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanishmentexclusionexpulsionrejectionshunning

   Antônimosacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionwelcoming

2. Act of banishmentC1formal

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

   Ostracismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanishmentexclusionexcommunicationexpulsionshunning

   Antônimosacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionincorporationwelcoming