Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who is ousted.

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  • noun A person who is ousted, especially one who is removed from his place of residence or land to make room for an infrastructure improvement or public works project.

Etymologies

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oust +‎ -ee

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Examples

  • "Land will be valued at more than market price, we will only acquire land with consent, and at least one member of each oustee family will be provided employment."

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