Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage

  • A hated
  • B disrespected
  • C shut off form others
  • D locked up
  • E abandoned

The correct answer is C. shut off form others

The word "ostracized" means to exclude, avoid, or banish someone from a social group, community, or society.

In the given sentence, it's used to convey the idea that people are excluded or isolated based on their parentage.

The option that has the same meaning as "ostracized" in this context is: shut off from others

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