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ostracism: Meaning and Definition of
os•tra•cism
Pronunciation: (os'tru-siz"um), [key]
— n.
- exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
- (in ancient Greece) temporary banishment of a citizen, decided upon by popular vote.
See also:
- ostracism (Thesaurus)
