ostracism in Chinese
ostracism in Chinese is 陶片放逐制 — ostracism means in ancient Athens, and in some other cities, the practice of temporarily banishing, by a vote of the people, a citizen regarded as a threat to the state.
ostracism in Chinese
陶片放逐制
Pronounced: táo piàn fàng zhú zhì
(historical) In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state. [from 16th c.]
What does "ostracism" mean?
- noun In ancient Athens, and in some other cities, the practice of temporarily banishing, by a vote of the people, a citizen regarded as a threat to the state.
- noun The act of sending someone away, agreed on by a group of people.
- noun Being left out of a group or community for a while.
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What is "ostracism" in Chinese?
"ostracism" in Chinese is 陶片放逐制. ostracism means: In ancient Athens, and in some other cities, the practice of temporarily banishing, by a vote of the people, a citizen regarded as a threat to the state.
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"ostracism" in Chinese is 陶片放逐制, pronounced "táo piàn fàng zhú zhì".
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