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.
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.