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Tue, 12 May 2026

Defenestration

Meaning:
the act of throwing someone or something out of a window

Explanation:
Defenestration refers to the act of removing or displacing an object or a person from a window, often with significant force or velocity. The term is commonly associated with the famous Defenestration of Prague in 1618, where two royal officials were thrown out of a window, triggering a significant conflict in European history. The term can also be used figuratively to describe dismissing or rejecting an idea or a person

History:
The term originates from medieval Latin 'defenestratio', which is a combination of 'de' (meaning 'out of' or 'from') and 'fenestra' (meaning 'window'), dating back to the early 17th century.

Examples:
  1. "During a heated discussion, one opponent's ideas were met with defenestration by the opponent's critics."
  2. "In video games, defenestration is often used as a gameplay mechanic."
Synonyms:

expulsion, ejection, dismissal

Antonyms:

invitation, inclusion, endorsement