Ostracizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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ostracizing
[ หษห.strษ.saษชzษชล ]
social exclusion
Ostracizing is the act of deliberately excluding an individual or group from a social circle, community, or society at large. It often involves a conscious choice by the members of a group to ignore or reject someone, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Ostracism can be a form of social punishment and is often used to enforce conformity or control behavior within a group. The consequences of ostracizing can be severe and may impact an individual's mental health and sense of belonging.
Synonyms
exclusion, isolation, rejection, shunning.
Examples of usage
- The student felt ostracized by his classmates for being different.
- Ostracizing individuals in the workplace can lead to a toxic environment.
- Social media has made it easier to ostracize people from discussions.
- She experienced ostracizing after she spoke out against the group's policy.
Translations
Translations of the word "ostracizing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ostracismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคนเคฟเคทเฅเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช รchtung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengucilan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัััะฐะบัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ ostryzacja
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฟฝๆพ
๐ซ๐ท ostracisme
๐ช๐ธ ostracismo
๐น๐ท dฤฑลlama
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ๋ฐฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุจุฐ
๐จ๐ฟ ostrakismus
๐ธ๐ฐ ostriakizmus
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ้
๐ธ๐ฎ ostrakizem
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtskรบpun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัััะฐะบะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแขแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ostrikizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ ostracismo
Etymology
The term 'ostracizing' originates from the ancient Greek word 'ostrakizein', which means 'to banish' or 'to exclude'. This practice was notably used in Athens, where citizens could vote to exile someone from the city for a period of ten years, using a piece of pottery called an 'ostrakon' to cast their vote. The rationale behind this practice was to protect the state from potential tyrants or individuals who were seen as threats to democracy. Over time, the concept of ostracism has evolved beyond its original political connotation to refer to any form of social exclusion or rejection. It has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, highlighting its effects on individuals and groups.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,593, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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