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Meaning and definition for "ostracism" word

[noun] the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
[noun] the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent); "the association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry"
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\Os"tra*cism\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to ostracize. See {Ostracize}.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) Banishment by popular vote, -- a means adopted at Athens to rid the city of a person whose talent and influence gave umbrage. 2. Banishment; exclusion; as, social ostracism. Public envy is as an ostracism, that eclipseth men when they grow too great. --Bacon. Sentenced to a perpetual ostracism from the . . . confidence, and honors, and emoluments of his country. --A. Hamilton.

Synonyms for ostracism

banishment, Coventry

See also: ejection | exclusion | exclusion | expulsion | riddance |

Related terms: ban, banishment, blacklist, boycottage, disappointment, discontentedness, discontentment, disfavor, disfellowship, displuming, disposal, disrespect, dissatisfaction, excommunication, expulsion, fugitation, indignation, low estimation, opposition, opposure, suspension, thumbs-down

The fun area, different aproach to word »ostracism«

Let's analyse "ostracism" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MSICARTSO. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: --- ... - .-. .- -.-. .. ... --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ostracism: 6 + 1 + 9 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ostracism: 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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