castaway

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is marooned, or stranded, usually on an island or other remote place from which there is no easy escape.

  - "After the shipwreck, the castaways were stranded on the deserted island."
  - "The castaway survived for months on the uninhabited island."
  - "The castaway's rescue was a miracle."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with castaway
astray , stray , play , day , may

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Variants

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castaway , castaways

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Etymology

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Originally from the Spanish verb 'castar' meaning 'to drive out' or 'to abandon'. The term was used to describe people who were abandoned or forced to leave their homes.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'castaway' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The famous novel 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe is considered one of the earliest and most influential works about a castaway.

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Related Concepts

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1. stranded: Related term meaning being left without help or support, often used to describe a castaway.

2. marooned: Related term meaning being left behind on an island or other remote place, often used to describe a castaway.

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Culture

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In literature, the castaway is a common theme in novels such as 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Treasure Island'. It also appears in various forms of art and music, often symbolizing survival, resilience, and the human spirit.

How to Memorize "castaway"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person stranded on a deserted island. Visualize the challenges they face and how they might try to survive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'castaway' with the image of a person stranded on an island or remote place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'CASTAWAY' to remember its meaning: C - Cast out to sea, A - Abandoned, S - Stranded, T - Trying to survive, A - Against all odds, W - With determination, A - And Y - eventually finding help.

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