exile
Translation
exile, banishment
Examples
He was forced to live in exile.
He was forced to live in exile.
She is a political exile from her country.
She is a political exile from her country.
Grammar Patterns
in exile in a state of being barred from one's country He was forced to live in exile.
a political exile a person forced to leave for political reasons She is a political exile from her country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: banishment, expulsion; Antonyms: repatriation
Etymology
From Latin 'exsilium' (banishment), from 'ex-' (out) + 'solum' (soil, land), meaning 'out of one's land'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exit' + 'isle'. Being forced to exit your home island (country).