Definition
othered
verb
- treated or regarded as fundamentally different from or alien to oneself or one's group
Usage: past tense and past participle of 'other' (verb); academic and social sciences usage
adjective
- characterized by being treated as fundamentally different or alien; subjected to othering
Usage: academic and social sciences usage
Examples
- The study examined how immigrant communities were othered by mainstream media.
- She felt othered by her peers because of her different cultural background.
- The othered groups in society often face systemic barriers to opportunity.
- Historical narratives have othered indigenous peoples for centuries.
- Language can be used to other those who are perceived as different.
- The othered experience of minorities shapes their social interactions.