otherness
Americannoun
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the state or fact of being different or distinct.
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the quality or state of being perceived or treated as different, foreign, strange, etc..
Certain ethnic groups embrace their otherness.
noun
Etymology
Origin of otherness
Example Sentences
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In her opinion, to truly be seen we must acknowledge our alternative natures, our shadow sides, the otherness of our beings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
"Let's keep celebrating the otherness," she said during her acceptance speech.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The withholding nature of Chernin’s Leo poses some theatrical risks but goes a long way toward explaining how the character’s otherness could be turned against him in such a malignant way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
And I hope that any amount of otherness or racism they've experienced, they can find some catharsis and they can be proud to see Asian culture represented.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2023
And her English, her immigrant English, has a touch of otherness that makes it unintentionally prerise.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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