banishment
Translation
banishment, exile
Examples
He was sentenced to banishment for his crimes.
He was sentenced to banishment for his crimes.
His banishment from the team was a shock.
His banishment from the team was a shock.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) banishment from a place or group His banishment from the kingdom was permanent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exile, expulsion, deportation; Antonyms: repatriation, return, welcome
Etymology
From the verb 'banish' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Banish' comes from Old French 'banir', meaning 'to proclaim, ban, expel'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'banned' and 'sent' away. Banishment is the state of being banned and sent away.