26984 words

exile

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:

Examples:

go into exile The king went into exile because of the political situation in his country.
in exile The deposed leaders are currently in exile in the neighbouring country.
2
a person who is sent or kept away from their own country, etc.
3
to send someone away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons:

Examples:

The monarch was exiled because of the coup.
4
to send or keep someone away from his or her own country or home, esp. for political reasons
5
the condition being exiled, or a person who is exiled:

Examples:

[ C ] Many Cuban exiles live in Florida.

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