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Outcast - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An outcast is a person who is rejected or excluded from a group or society, often due to being different or not fitting in. They may feel isolated or unwelcome.

outcast

/ˈaʊtˌkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/

Definition:

A person rejected or excluded from a group or society.

Synonyms:

pariah, exile, reject, misfit

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

insider, member, favorite

Common Collocations:

social outcast, feel like an outcast, become an outcast

Derivatives:

outcasts, outcasting

Usage Tips:

Use "outcast" to describe someone shunned by others; often implies loneliness or alienation.

Common Phrases:

cast out, outcast from society, lone wolf

Etymology:

From Old English "ūt" (out) + "casten" (to throw), meaning "thrown out."

Examples:

  • 1. She felt like an outcast at school after the incident.
  • 2. The village treated him as an outcast for his beliefs.
  • 3. Many refugees become outcasts in their new countries.
  • 4. He was an outcast among his peers for being different.

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