Ouster

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊstər/

Definitions of ouster

noun a person who has been ejected from a position or place

Example Sentences

A1 The ouster of the corrupt politician was celebrated by the public.

A2 The company's ouster of the CEO led to a major restructuring of the organization.

B1 The ouster of the dictator was a turning point in the country's history.

B2 The ouster of the CEO was met with mixed reactions from the shareholders.

C1 The ouster of the president sparked protests and demonstrations across the country.

C2 The ouster of the prime minister was the result of a long and contentious political process.

Examples of ouster in a Sentence

formal The board voted for the ouster of the CEO due to financial misconduct.

informal They kicked him out of the club - it was a total ouster.

slang The boss's ouster was the talk of the office for weeks.

figurative The ouster of the old traditions paved the way for new and exciting changes.

Grammatical Forms of ouster

• past tense: ousted
• plural: ousters
• comparative: more ousted
• superlative: most ousted
• present tense: oust
• future tense: will oust
• perfect tense: have ousted
• continuous tense: is ousting
• singular: ouster
• positive degree: ouster
• infinitive: to oust
• gerund: ousting
• participle: ousted

Origin and Evolution of ouster

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ouster' originated from the Old French word 'ouster' meaning 'to remove or expel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ouster' has retained its meaning of removal or expulsion, but its usage has expanded to include legal contexts such as the removal of someone from a position of power or authority.