outcast
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B2
🇺🇸
/ˈaʊtˌkæst/
🇬🇧
/ˈaʊtˌkɑːst/
rejected by society
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outcast' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outcasten,' where 'out-' meant 'outside' and 'casten' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'outcasten' transformed into the modern English word 'outcast' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person rejected by society.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group.
He felt like an outcast in his own family.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40