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pariah

[puh-rahy-uh] / pəˈraɪ ə /


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Addis has been looking to its neighbor and on-again, off-again enemy, Eritrea, a small pariah state to the east with a relatively long Red Sea coastline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s a pariah everywhere he goes, so he doesn’t go much of anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Discord won’t remain a pariah; instead, its moves are a harbinger of what’s coming for every major online space.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Back then there had been many years of engagement between the generals and an assortment of UN envoys, exploring ways to end their pariah status and re-engage with the rest of the world.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

My family back home never treats me this way because I’m the designated pariah.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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