otherness

CEFRC1

/ˈʌðərnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being different from or unlike others.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The result or product of being different or distinct.

Examples

  • The English teacher's cruel remarks perpetuate a sense of otherness and discrimination.

  • History is a journey into otherness.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning
  1. The quality of being different or distinct.

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Origin

noun

From other + -ness.