Please me know the meaning of "out of" in this sentence!

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- At the end of the Edo Period, the old bakufu hid great fortune out of fear that the new government would confiscate it.

I think that "out of" in the sentence above means "due to". Is it right?
Thank you in advance for your teaching.

Philip · Accepted Answer

Yes, out of = due to = because of.

Son James · Answer

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Please me know the meaning of "out of" in this sentence!

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