Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pariah
noun
/pəˈraɪ.ə/
Definition
A person who is rejected or ostracized by society.
Examples
- After the scandal, he became a pariah in his community.
- Once a respected leader, she now lives as a pariah among her former peers.
Meaning
The term pariah refers to someone who is excluded and treated as an outcast, often due to social stigma or disgrace.
Synonyms
- outcast
- leper
- untouchable
- reprobate
- reject
