# ouster

/ˈaʊstɝ/ (US) · /ˈaʊstɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ouster
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

the act of being forced to leave a place or a position. It is an old word for being kicked out or removed from power.

For teachers: the act of being expelled or forced to leave a place, position, or office. Often used in legal or historical contexts to describe the removal of a ruler or official.

## Examples

- The king's ouster led to a long period of civil war.
- The sudden ouster of the prime minister shocked the nation and led to a constitutional crisis.
- Historians often debate whether the ouster of the previous administration was a necessary reform or a dangerous power grab by the opposition.

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