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ostracism

Ostracism (noun) means In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

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

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ὀστρακισμός (ostrakismós, “banishment by means of voting with pot shards”), from ὀστρακίζω (ostrakízō, “ostracize”) + -ισμός (-ismós, “-ism”), from ὄστρακον (óstrakon, “clay pot”).

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What is the meaning of ostracism?

"ostracism" (noun) means in ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

What are the different meanings of ostracism?

"ostracism" has 3 main meanings: 1. In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state; 2. Banishment by some general consent; 3. Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

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