Exile

Definition

Exile primarily signifies the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. It can also refer to the person who is in exile or the act of expelling someone from their native country.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.saɪl/
• Respelling: EK-syle

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.saɪl/
• Respelling: EK-syle

The pronunciation in both American and British English is similar, with the same emphasis on the first syllable.

Etymology

The word "exile" is derived from the Latin word "exilium," meaning "banishment." It is formed from "ex-" meaning "out of" and "salire" meaning "to leap."

Derivatives

• Exiled (adjective)
• Exilic (adjective)
• Exilement (noun)
• Exiler (noun)
• Self-exile (noun)

Synonyms

• Banishment
• Expulsion
• Ostracism

Antonyms

• Repatriation
• Admission
• Welcome

Usage

The word "exile" is often used in political and historical contexts to describe the forced removal of individuals from their homeland. It can also be used to describe a voluntary departure where an individual chooses to live outside their country, often due to political or social reasons.

Related Terms

• Diaspora: A scattered population with a common origin in a smaller geographic area.
• Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
• Expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• State of banishment: The condition of being sent or kept away from one's homeland, usually as a punishment or due to political reasons.
  • Example: "He lived in exile in Europe for many years after the revolution."
• Person in exile: A person who is living away from their own country because they have been forced to leave or have chosen to leave.
  • Example: "The writer became an exile after his controversial publications."

Verb

• To banish: To force someone to live in another country, especially for political reasons.
  • Example: "The emperor exiled anyone who opposed his rule."