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ostracism in Finnish

ostracism in Finnish is ostrakismos, ostrakismi, eristäminen — ostracism means in ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

ostracism in Finnish

ostrakismos
noun
(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.]
ostrakismi
noun
(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.]
eristäminen
noun
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
hyljeksiminen
noun
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
sulkeminen ulkopuolelle
noun
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

What does "ostracism" mean?

  1. noun In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
  2. noun Banishment by some general consent.
  3. noun Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
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What is "ostracism" in Finnish?

"ostracism" in Finnish is ostrakismos, ostrakismi, eristäminen. ostracism means: In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

Are there other ways to say "ostracism" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "ostracism": ostrakismos, ostrakismi, eristäminen, hyljeksiminen, sulkeminen ulkopuolelle.

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