🏝️Exile

noun
/ˈek.saɪl/

Meaning

the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
the state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons

Example Sentences

The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.

After the coup, the former leader was forced into exile.

Synonyms

banishment, deportation, expulsion, ostracism
Entry 1
banishment, deportation, expulsion, ostracism
Entry 2
banishment, expulsion, deportation, ostracism

Antonyms

return, homecoming, welcome, inclusion
Entry 1
return, homecoming, welcome, inclusion
Entry 2
return, homecoming

Collocations

forced exile, political exile, exile from homeland, in exile
Entry 1
forced exile, political exile, exile from homeland
Entry 2
in exile, political exile, forced exile

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