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- [ou-ster]
- /ˈaʊ stər/
- /ˈaʊ.stər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ou-ster]
- /ˈaʊ stər/
Definitions of ouster word
- noun ouster expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied: The opposition called for the ouster of the cabinet minister. 1
- noun ouster Law. an ejection or eviction; dispossession. a wrongful exclusion from real property. 1
- noun ouster Dismissal or expulsion from a position. 1
- noun ouster ejection, expulsion 1
- noun ouster the act of dispossessing of freehold property; eviction; ejection 0
- noun ouster a person or thing that ousts 0
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Origin of ouster
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Anglo-French, noun use of infinitive See oust
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Parts of speech for Ouster
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ouster popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ouster usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ouster
noun ouster
- removal — the act of removing.
- ejection — The action of forcing or throwing something out; emission.
- upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
- coup — When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
- dismissal — an act or instance of dismissing.
Antonyms for ouster
noun ouster
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- employment — The condition of having paid work.
- hiring — Present participle of hire.
- retention — the act of retaining.
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