ostracism in Dutch
ostracism in Dutch is ostracisme, schervengericht, uitsluiting — 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 Dutch
ostracisme
(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.]
schervengericht
(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.]
ostracisme
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
uitsluiting
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
banning
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
verbanning
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
verwijdering
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 Dutch?
"ostracism" in Dutch is ostracisme, schervengericht, uitsluiting. 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 Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "ostracism": ostracisme, schervengericht, uitsluiting, banning, verbanning, verwijdering.
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