ostracism
Ostracism is a social phenomenon where individuals are deliberately excluded or ignored by a group. It involves the collective decision to exclude someone due to various reasons, such as differences in opinions, beliefs, or social status. Ostracism can lead to negative consequences for the individual being excluded, including feelings of rejection, social isolation, and psychological distress.
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- alienation and isolation
- banishment
- excommunication
- exile
- expulsion from a social group or circle
- marginalization
- outcast
- persecution
- shunning
- social alienation
- social exclusion
- social isolation
- social ostracism or marginalization based on religious beliefs
- social rejection
- the process of excommunication