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Synonyms & Similar Words
pariah
reject
outcaste
castaway
exile
expatriate
fugitive
refugee
asylum seeker
migrant
outsider
misfit
loner
eccentric
oddball
anomaly
aberration
deviant
nonconformist
dissident
heretic
apostate
renegade
defector
deserter
traitor
turncoat
prodigal
vagabond
vagrant
homeless person
derelict
pariahed person
Meaning of Outcast
A person who is rejected or ostracized by society or a social group
Definitions
- A person who has been rejected or ostracized by society or a social group
- * A person who is excluded or banished from a particular place or community
Etymology of Outcast
The word "outcast" originated in the 14th century from the Old English words "ūt" meaning "out" and "castan" meaning "to cast"
Historically, the term referred to someone who was cast out or expelled from a community or society, often due to social, cultural, or religious reasons
Example Uses
- The outcast was shunned by the community for their unconventional behavior
- * The outcaste was forced to live on the outskirts of the village due to their low social status
- * The novel tells the story of an outcast who finds acceptance and belonging in a new community
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
insider
member
citizen
resident
native
inhabitant
dweller
settler
colonist
pioneer
leader
elite
aristocrat
noble
dignitary
celebrity
hero
favorite
darling
protégé
apprentice
disciple
follower
admirer
enthusiast
supporter
ally
friend
companion
associate
partner
colleague