Meaning of the word pariah in English

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

pariah

US /pəˈraɪ.ə/
UK /pəˈraɪ.ə/
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Noun

a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted

Example:
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
The country was treated as a pariah state by the international community.