Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ostracism
noun
/ˈɒstrəˌsɪzəm/
Definition
The practice of excluding or ignoring an individual or group from a social group.
Examples
- The school’s policy aimed to prevent ostracism among students.
- During the ancient Athenian democracy, ostracism was used to remove potentially dangerous politicians.
- She felt the pain of ostracism after her friends turned against her.
Meaning
Ostracism involves deliberately isolating someone from a community or society, often as a form of punishment or social control.
Synonyms
- exclusion
- shunning
- rejection
- isolation
- banishment
