Ostracized: meaning, definitions and examples
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ostracized
[ ˈɒstrəsʌɪz ]
social
Exclude (someone) from a society or group.
Synonyms
banish, blacklist, exclude, shun.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| ostracized |
Used when someone is deliberately excluded from a group or society, often due to social or cultural reasons. This term carries a negative connotation.
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| exclude |
A more general term used to indicate that someone or something is not included, often in casual or neutral contexts. It can be used in various situations without the strong negative connotation associated with 'ostracized' or 'banish'.
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| shun |
Used when someone is deliberately avoided or ignored, usually in social or personal settings. This term suggests a conscious and ongoing effort to avoid someone, often with a negative connotation.
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| banish |
Typically used when someone is forced to leave a place or community, often as a form of punishment or to maintain order. This word can have a historic or formal tone.
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| blacklist |
Used when someone's name is added to a list of people or organizations that are to be avoided or not given certain opportunities. This term often appears in official or administrative contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He felt ostracized by his colleagues after the incident.
- The student was ostracized by her classmates for being different.
- The community ostracized the family for their controversial beliefs.
Translations
Translations of the word "ostracized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ostracizado
🇮🇳 बहिष्कृत
🇩🇪 ausgegrenzt
🇮🇩 dikedepankan
🇺🇦 остракізований
🇵🇱 ostracyzowany
🇯🇵 追放された
🇫🇷 ostracisé
🇪🇸 ostracizado
🇹🇷 dışlanmış
🇰🇷 추방된
🇸🇦 منبوذ
🇨🇿 ostrakizovaný
🇸🇰 ostrakizovaný
🇨🇳 被排斥的
🇸🇮 izobčen
🇮🇸 útilegumaður
🇰🇿 шеттетілген
🇬🇪 გარე
🇦🇿 təcrid edilmiş
🇲🇽 ostracizado
Etymology
The word 'ostracize' originates from the Greek practice of ostracism, which was a method of temporary banishment by popular vote in ancient Athens. The term comes from the Greek word 'ostrakon', which means 'shell' or 'potsherd', as individuals were voted to be exiled by writing their names on pieces of broken pottery. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of exclusion or banishment from a social group.