noun
- instances of excluding someone from a society or group
Usage: plural form of ostracism
Examples
- The community’s ostracisms of certain families created lasting divisions.
- Historical ostracisms often targeted political dissidents.
- Social ostracisms can have devastating psychological effects.
- The school implemented policies to prevent ostracisms based on appearance.
- Ancient Greek ostracisms were formal political procedures.
- Multiple ostracisms occurred during the witch trials.