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exilethe state of being barred from one's native country

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being barred from one's native country

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeksaɪl/

Example Sentences

  • The celebrity chef was exiled from the kitchen after burning water three times in a row.
  • After the revolution, many nobles were sent into exile.
  • He felt like an exile in his own home after his siblings redecorated his room.

exile

NOUN

[/ˈeksaɪl/]

the state of being barred from one's native country

The defeated prince was sent into exile across the distant sea.
💡 Concept

The defeated prince was sent into exile across the distant sea.

In exile while keeping a bittersweet smile
🎵 Rhyme

In exile while keeping a bittersweet smile

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈeksaɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeksaɪl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootsil

Origin

From Latin 'exsilium' meaning banishment or exile, derived from the verb 'exsilire' meaning to leap out or spring forth.

Breakdown

ex- (out, away) + salire (to leap, jump) - literally 'to leap out' from one's homeland

🎵Rhyme

whilestylepilesmile
while
style
pile
smile

🔗Collocations

political exile
live in exile
forced exile
exile from
voluntary exile
return from exile

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The celebrity chef was exiled from the kitchen after burning water three times in a row.

After the revolution, many nobles were sent into exile.

😄 Fun example

He felt like an exile in his own home after his siblings redecorated his room.

The writer chose self-exile to focus on his masterpiece.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

banishmentdeportationexpulsionostracism

Antonyms

welcomeacceptanceinclusion

Related

refugeeimmigrantdeporteeoutcast

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