Ostracism
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːstrəˌsɪzəm/
Ostracism (noun)
- The act of keeping someone out of a group or treating them as if they do not belong.
- A government action that removes a person from public life, often by law or official decision.
Examples
- Her silence led to social exclusion at work.
- The group punished him with social exclusion after the argument.