ostracism in Swedish
ostracism in Swedish is ostracism, utfrysning — 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 Swedish
ostracism
(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.]
utfrysning
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 Swedish?
"ostracism" in Swedish is ostracism, utfrysning. 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 Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "ostracism": ostracism, utfrysning.
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