ostracism in German
ostracism in German is Scherbengericht, Ächtung, Ausgrenzung — 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 German
Scherbengericht
(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.]
Ächtung
Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
Ausgrenzung
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 German?
"ostracism" in German is Scherbengericht, Ächtung, Ausgrenzung. 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 German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ostracism": Scherbengericht, Ächtung, Ausgrenzung.
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