castaways

noun

Definition of castawaysnext
plural of castaway
as in outcasts
one who is cast out or rejected by society one theory is that Easter Island was first settled by castaways from Polynesia

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  1. outcasts
  2. castoffs
  3. pariahs
Noun
  • Sweaty afternoons are spent buzzed on cheap tequila and bantering with his fellow social outcasts.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This ’90s horror flick about a coven of high-school outcasts holds up quite well, as does its dark brand of girl power.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of outcasts
Noun
  • Although charity shops are littered with modern castoffs—think melamine plates and small appliances—a trip can also manifest fabulous decor items to accent your home.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
  • A lot of Christmas decor serves no purpose other than bringing cheer, and this is truly where someone’s castoffs or change of decor can be someone else’s delight.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of castoffs
Noun
  • The two nations, both pariahs in the West, have forged increasingly warm ties since Russia’s invasion.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The two parties do cooperate in government at regional level, but they would be treated as pariahs by the rest of Europe.
    Mark Gilbert, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2016
Definition of pariahs
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