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ostracism
Ostracism (noun) 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.
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1
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.
2
The act of sending someone away, agreed on by a group of people.
3
Being left out of a group or community for a while.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ὀστρακισμός (ostrakismós), meaning "banishment by means of voting with pot shards". This is formed from ὀστρακίζω (ostrakízō), meaning "ostracize", and -ισμός (-ismós, "-ism"), and traces back to ὄστρακον (óstrakon), meaning "clay pot".
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What is the meaning of ostracism?
"ostracism" (noun) 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.
What is another word for ostracism?
Other words for "ostracism" include Coventry, banishment.
What is the opposite of ostracism?
The opposite of "ostracism" is admittance.
What are the different meanings of ostracism?
"ostracism" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. The act of sending someone away, agreed on by a group of people; 3. Being left out of a group or community for a while.
