PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

ouster

OW-stuhr

Definition

The forceful removal or dismissal of a person from a position of power or office.

Etymology

The word originates from the Anglo-French 'ouster', meaning 'to take away' or 'dispossess', derived from the Old French 'oster' meaning 'to remove'. It entered English in the late 15th century as a legal term before becoming commonly used in political contexts.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the dramatic removal of Sheikh Hasina and her government from power following intense protests. It highlights the significant political shift that set the stage for the subsequent presidential election.

BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh president

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