exile

noun
UK: /ˈek.saɪl/
US: /ˈek.saɪl/

  1. The state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons.

    1. He lived in exile after the war.
    2. The politician's exile from his homeland was a direct result of his controversial views.

  2. A person who lives away from their native country, either voluntarily or because they have been forced to leave.

    1. She is an exile from her country.
    2. Many exiles long to return to their homeland and reunite with their families.

Synonyms

deportation expulsion outcast deport banish expel
exile transitive-verb

  1. To force someone to leave their country and live in another place.

    1. The dictator exiled his enemies.
    2. The government decided to exile the rebel leader to a remote island.

  2. To remove oneself from a place or situation.

    1. He exiled himself from the city.
    2. After the scandal, she chose to exile herself from public life completely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exile" in English means: The state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons., A person who lives away from their native country, either voluntarily or because they have been forced to leave..

The phonetic transcription of "exile" is /ˈek.saɪl/ in British English and /ˈek.saɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exile": deportation, expulsion, outcast, deport, banish, expel.

Example usage of "exile": "He lived in exile after the war.". More examples on the page.