ouster — the action of forcing someone to leave a position of power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of forcing someone to leave a position of power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊstər/
Korean meaning: 권력자를 강제로 축출하는 행위, 해임
Korean pronunciation: **아우**스터
Example Sentences
- The dictator's ouster brought celebrations to the streets.
- After the pizza scandal, the student council president faced an immediate ouster.
- The board voted unanimously for the chairman's ouster following poor performance.
ouster
NOUN//ˈaʊstər//
the action of forcing someone to leave a position of power

a security guard firmly guides a shocked executive toward the exit while holding a box of personal items. The executive looks back with disbelief as the guard maintains a professional but determined expression. Board members at the large conference table point toward the door with stern faces. The executive's nameplate has already been removed from the table. Other employees peer through the glass doors watching the removal unfold. the action of forcing someone to leave a position of power
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Origin
From Anglo-Norman French 'ouster' meaning 'to take away' or 'to remove.' Originally a legal term for removing someone from property, it evolved to mean removal from any position of power.
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“The dictator's ouster brought celebrations to the streets.”
“After the pizza scandal, the student council president faced an immediate ouster.”
“The board voted unanimously for the chairman's ouster following poor performance.”
“His ouster from the book club was swift after he spoiled every mystery novel's ending.”
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