outcast

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has been rejected or shunned by their community or social group.

  - "Despite her exceptional talents, she was an outcast in her small town."
  - "The outcasts of society often face unique challenges and struggles."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaʊtkɑːst/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈaʊtkɑːst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beggar , exile , outsider , vagrant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outcast
cast , blast , past

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Variants

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outcast , outcasts

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Etymology

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Old English outcast, from out- 'out' + casten 'thrown'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outcast' is also used in computer science to refer to data that is excluded from analysis.

2. In Hinduism, an outcast is a person who belongs to the lowest social class, known as the Dalits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pariah: A person who is shunned or rejected by society due to their race, religion, or social status.

2. Social outcast: A person who is excluded from social activities or groups due to their behavior or beliefs.

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Culture

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In literature, the outcast is a common theme in works such as 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. In art, the outcast is often depicted as a marginalized figure, such as in the paintings of Vincent van Gogh.

How to Memorize "outcast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing alone, away from a group or community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with feelings of loneliness and rejection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'outcast' as 'Outside Caste', representing someone who is outside of their social group.

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