Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cast-away
noun
/ˈkæst əˌweɪ/
Definition
A person who has been cast away or abandoned, often on a deserted island or remote location.
Examples
- After the storm, the cast-away struggled to survive on the deserted island.
- The novel tells the tale of a cast-away who finds hope and companionship after years of isolation.
Meaning
To be cast away typically refers to being thrown out or left behind, particularly in a situation of isolation.
Synonyms
- shipwrecked person
- abandoned individual
- deserted one
