Ishmael (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A person who is rejected (from society or home).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Castaway
• Pariah
• Outcast

Hypernyms

• Unfortunate
• Unfortunate Person

Hyponyms

• Untouchable
• Misbeliever
• Harijan
• Religious Outcast
• Heretic
• Leper

Meaning ²

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.