ostracised

Meanings

• Adjective

  Excluded or shunned by others, often as a punishment or due to social disapproval.

  - "The boy was ostracised by his classmates for bringing his lunch in an old paper bag."
  - "The leper colony was a place of ostracism and isolation."

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Synonyms

blackball , cut someone dead , give someone the cold shoulder , send to Coventry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ostracised
isolated , expatriated , frustrated , compensated , consolidated

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Variants

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ostracise , ostracised , ostracises , ostracising , ostracize

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ostrakizein' meaning 'to cast a pebble or stone'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ostracism' is derived from the ancient Greek practice of casting a pebble or 'ostrakon' into a pot to signify a vote for expulsion.

2. In modern times, ostracism has taken on a more metaphorical meaning, referring to the feeling of being excluded or shunned by others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Social exclusion: The practice of excluding individuals or groups from social activities, often due to perceived differences or disapproval.

2. Shunning: The deliberate avoidance of contact or interaction with someone, often as a form of punishment or social sanction.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek society, ostracism was a formal process of expelling a citizen from the city-state. This was typically done as a means of preventing potential threats to the community.

How to Memorize "ostracised"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people throwing stones at someone, effectively 'ostracising' them from the community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person being excluded or shunned.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Ostracised': 'Only Sociables Truly Accept Inclusive Decisions Easily'.

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