ostracism — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ostracism noun In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
Senses
ostracism is used for these senses in English:
- 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.]
ostracism — full definition
- noun In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
- noun Banishment by some general consent.
- noun Temporary exclusion from a community or society.