Social Exclusion

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a musical instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks

verb to expel or dismiss someone in a formal or public manner

  • The board of directors decided to drum out the CEO due to financial misconduct.
  • If you keep showing up late to work, they're going to drum you out of the company.
  • The coach threatened to drum out any player who didn't give their all during practice.
  • The negative comments from the critics threatened to drum out any enthusiasm the artist had for their work.

noun a person who does not belong to a particular group or community

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is not a member of a particular group or community

  • The outsider was not familiar with the company's policies and procedures.
  • The outsider seemed a bit lost at the party.
  • The cool kids didn't want to hang out with the outsider.
  • She always felt like an outsider in her own family.