expulsion
Translation
expulsion, ejection, removal, banishment
Examples
His expulsion from school was a shock.
His expulsion from school was a shock.
The expulsion of air from the lungs is exhalation.
The expulsion of air from the lungs is exhalation.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) expulsion from a place or group The student faced expulsion from the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ejection, removal, banishment; Antonyms: admission, inclusion
Etymology
From Latin 'expulsio', from 'expellere' meaning 'to drive out' (ex- 'out' + pellere 'to drive').
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' (out) + 'pulse' (to push/drive). It's the act of pushing or driving someone or something out.