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ostracism

Translations

ostracismnoun
ostracisms
pl
Ostracism was a common practice in ancient Athens to exile individuals.
Остракизм был распространенной практикой в древних Афинах для изгнания отдельных лиц.
Synonyms
exclusion
shunning
isolation
rejection
banishment
disfavor
disregard

Definitions

ostracismnoun
The act of excluding someone from a society or group.
The ostracism he faced from his peers made him feel isolated and alone.
A method of temporary banishment by popular vote without trial, used in ancient Greece.
In ancient Athens, ostracism was used as a political tool to exile individuals who were seen as a threat to the state.
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