out-group — a social group with which an individual does not identify or belong to
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a social group with which an individual does not identify or belong to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊt ɡruːp/
Korean meaning: 개인이 소속되지 않거나 동일시하지 않는 사회 집단
Korean pronunciation: **아웃** 그룹
Example Sentences
- Teenagers often view adults as an out-group that doesn't understand them.
- The cat acted like dogs were an out-group, refusing to play with them.
- Political parties often portray opposing parties as threatening out-groups.
out-group
NOUN//ˈaʊt ɡruːp//
a social group with which an individual does not identify or belong to

a social group with which an individual does not identify or belong to
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The scout watches the out-group shout, forever on the outside looking in!
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Origin
1906년 사회학자 윌리엄 그레이엄 섬너가 만든 용어로, 'out'(밖의)과 'group'(집단)이 결합되어 '자신이 속하지 않은 외부 집단'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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“Teenagers often view adults as an out-group that doesn't understand them.”
“The cat acted like dogs were an out-group, refusing to play with them.”
“Political parties often portray opposing parties as threatening out-groups.”
“Morning people consider night owls as a mysterious out-group.”
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