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Vocabulary Entry
outcaste
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who has been cast out or excluded from a social group, often due to social stigma or discrimination.
Example Sentences
"In some cultures, an outcaste is treated as an untouchable."
"She felt like an outcaste after being shunned by her peers."
"The concept of outcaste exists in many societies, highlighting the disparities in acceptance."
V
verb
To cast out or exclude someone from a group or society.
Example Sentences
"He was outcasted from the community for his controversial beliefs."
"The villagers chose to outcast anyone who didn't abide by their rules."
"Once a respected member, she was outcasted and left to fend for herself."
A
adjective
Describing someone or something that has been cast out or excluded.
Example Sentences
"The outcaste villagers lived on the outskirts of town."
"She found herself in an outcaste situation, marked by her isolation."
"His outcaste status was a result of his family's past."