Cyberostracism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyberostracism is a noun meaning Banishment or exclusion in a virtual environment such as the Internet.
Meaning
Banishment or exclusion in a virtual environment such as the Internet.
Example Sentences
Members often become very involved in such groups, and react negatively when they are denied membership in such groups (cyberostracism, see Chapter 3).
However, while potentially damaging to the target's self-esteem and psychological well-being, there are arguably more harmful aspects of intentional antisocial behavior than cyberostracism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cybercensorship, cyberdeath, cyberracism, cyberbullying, cyberviolence, cybervictimization.
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