Usually means: Exclusion from a group socially.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (ostracism)

noun:  (historical) In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
noun:  (figuratively) Banishment by some general consent.
noun:  Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

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