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ostracism
[os-truh-siz-uhm]
noun
exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
(in ancient Greece) temporary banishment of a citizen, decided upon by popular vote.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ostracism1
Example Sentences
The resulting one-sided discourse means that views that don’t align with official propaganda often draw harassment and ostracism.
Blessedly, such ostracism has not been the case, and one has to assume that much of that is on Manville’s part.
"That review identified evidence of a concerning practice of social ostracism among students, often referred to as a cancel culture," the coroner said.
Lamentably, there were expressions of antisemitism and ostracism on campuses last year that created a feeling of discomfort among Jewish students, staff and faculty members, particularly those who strongly support Israel.
The use of the word “clean” on dating apps served as a regular reminder that the epidemic may have subsided, but ostracism remained.
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