1. the process or practice of treating a person or group as fundamentally different from or inferior to oneself or one's own group
Usage: usually plural or used as a mass noun; academic and social sciences context

Examples

• The otherings of immigrant communities have deep historical roots in the country.
• Scholars study how media contributes to the otherings of minority groups.
• Otherings based on race, religion, or nationality remain a serious social problem.
• The novel explores the psychological effects of otherings on displaced persons.
• Educational programs aim to reduce otherings and promote understanding across cultures.
• Systemic otherings in the workplace can lead to discrimination and inequality.