Pariah
EN→ZH
What Does Pariah Mean?
- 贱民
- 被社会遗弃的人
- 孤立的人
Pariah Pronunciation
/pəˈraɪə/
Pariah Definition
noun
Definition
a person who is rejected or despised by society
In ZH
被社会拒绝或鄙视的人
How to Use Pariah in a Sentence
- After his scandal, he became a social pariah.
- She felt like a pariah in her own community after the incident.
- The once popular athlete is now regarded as a pariah.
- Many people turned him into a pariah due to his controversial opinions.
- In some cultures, those who break traditions can become pariahs.
Cultural Notes
The term 'pariah' originates from the Tamil word 'paraiyar', referring to a marginalized community in India.