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pariah

/ˈpærɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does pariah mean?

noun

A person who is shunned or ostracized by society, often because of their behavior or beliefs. A person or group that is rejected or excluded by others.

Example

"The company's CEO was once a pariah among his peers after being involved in a major scandal."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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