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to exile
01
to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment
Transitive: to exile sb
Examples
The political dissident was exiled from the country for speaking out against the government.
The king decided to exile the traitor, forbidding him from returning to the kingdom.
Exile
01
the situation of someone who is sent to live in another country or city by force, particularly as a penalty or for political reasons
Examples
The political dissident lived in exile for over a decade, seeking asylum in neighboring countries.
The poet was forced into exile for criticizing the authoritarian regime in his homeland.
02
a person who has been forced to leave their home or country
Examples
The exile wrote memoirs about life abroad.
Several exiles formed a community in the neighboring country.
03
a person who is voluntarily living away from their home or country
Examples
Writers sometimes live in exile to find inspiration.
He spent years in exile exploring different cultures.
