Meaning of the word ostracize in English

What does ostracize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ostracize

US /ˈɑː.strə.saɪz/
UK /ˈɒs.trə.saɪz/
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Verb

to exclude someone from a society or group

Example:
His colleagues started to ostracize him after he reported the fraud.
She was ostracized by the scientific community for her controversial theories.