noun

expulsion

expulsion, ejection, removal

His expulsion from the school was a shock.

His expulsion from the school was a shock.

The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.

The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.

((expulsion)) ((from sth.)) expulsion from a place or group His expulsion from the school was a shock.

((expulsion)) ((of sb./sth.)) the act of forcing sb./sth. out The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.

Synonyms: ejection, removal, banishment; Antonyms: admission, inclusion

From Latin `expulsio`, from `expellere` 'to drive out' (`ex-` 'out' + `pellere` 'to drive').

Think of 'ex' (out) + 'pulse' (push) -> pushing someone/something out.

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