othering Meaning & Definition
/ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/
What Does Othering Mean?
Othering is used as a noun meaning gerund of other: the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of other. As a verb, it means To regard, label or treat as an "other", as not part of the same group; to view as different and alien.
Othering: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | alienation, discrimination and otherization |
| Plural | otherings |
Othering Definition (Noun)
- gerund of other: the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different.
Othering as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of other
Verb
- To regard, label or treat as an "other", as not part of the same group; to view as different and alien.
- To treat as different or separate; segregate; ostracise.
Noun
- Present participle of other: the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different.
Synonyms of Othering
Othering synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
othering (usually uncountable, plural otherings)
othering
Origin of Othering
From other + -ing.
Questions People Ask About Othering
Is othering a noun or a verb?
Othering is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for othering?
Words with a similar meaning to othering include alienation, discrimination and otherization. See the full list of othering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of othering?
The plural of othering is otherings.