Looking for the meaning of the word OUSTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OUSTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Oust
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a legal term): from Anglo-Norman French ouster ‘take away’, from Latin obstare ‘oppose, hinder’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
aʊst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
Short Definition:drive out or expel someone from position or place
Examples:- the reformists were ousted from power
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