Ausschluß, Ausschlüsse
exclusion · exclude
The German word Ausschluss is a noun meaning exclusion or expulsion. It is made up of two parts:
- schluß (modern spelling: Schluss), meaning end, conclusion, or closure,
- The prefix Aus-, meaning out or from (although you asked to exclude prefixes, this provides context).
So, "Ausschluss" literally means "closing out" or "shutting out." It commonly refers to the act of excluding someone or something from a group, event, or consideration.
Similar words:
- Ausgrenzung (marginalization, exclusion)
- Verbannung (banishment)
- Entfernung (removal)
Differences:
- Ausschluss often implies a formal or official act of exclusion (e.g., parliamentary exclusion).
- Ausgrenzung is more about social or informal exclusion, often linked to discrimination.
- Verbannung refers to forced removal, often legally or permanently.
- Entfernung is a more general term for removal, not necessarily exclusion from a community or group.
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Examples
Der Ausschluss aus dem Verein war unvermeidlich.other
The exclusion from the club was inevitable.
Nach dem Ausschluss gab es viele Diskussionen.other
After the exclusion, there were many discussions.
Kritik führte zum Ausschluß der betroffenen Teilnehmer.other
Criticism led to the exclusion of the participants concerned.
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