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Ostracism

/ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/

In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

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noun
  1. 1

    In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.

  2. 2

    Banishment by some general consent.

  3. 3

    Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

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