exile (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡzaɪl/
Definition
The state of being banished or forced to live away from one's native country, typically for political reasons.
Examples
The writer lived in exile for twenty years after criticizing the government.
Many refugees dream of returning to their homeland from exile.
His political opponents were sent into exile to prevent them from gaining power.
How to Use exile
- exile to (prepositional phrase)
- To be banished to a specific place or country. — "The dissidents were exiled to Siberia."
- exile from (prepositional phrase)
- To be banished from a specific place or country. — "He was exiled from his homeland for treason."
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