ostracism in Danish
ostracism in Danish is ostrakisme, udelukkelse, udstødelse — 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 Danish
ostrakisme
(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.]
udelukkelse
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
udstødelse
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
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 Danish?
"ostracism" in Danish is ostrakisme, udelukkelse, udstødelse. 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.
Are there other ways to say "ostracism" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "ostracism": ostrakisme, udelukkelse, udstødelse.
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