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Term: Pariah

Definition:

In general, a pariah refers to a person who is rejected, ostracized, or considered an outcast by society.

As a noun, a pariah is an individual or group that is despised, shunned, or avoided by others due to their social status, behavior, or beliefs.

As an adjective, pariah describes something or someone that is widely rejected or disregarded.

Sense 1:

Noun: A person who is socially excluded or detested by society.

Example sentences:

• After the scandal, he became a pariah, and none of his former friends would associate with him.
• The pariah in our neighborhood is often ignored and isolated.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing something or someone that is widely rejected or disregarded.

Example sentences:

• The idea was met with pariah reactions, as most people disagreed vehemently.
• His pariah status in the art community only fueled his determination to prove them wrong.

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