exile
UK: ˈɛksaɪl | US: ˈɛɡzaɪl
n. the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons
vt. to expel and bar someone from their native country
exile = ex<out> + ile<related to>
- ex<out>: From Latin ex-, meaning "out of, away from."
- ile<related to>: Derived from Latin -ilis, a suffix forming adjectives implying capability or relation.
Etymology Origin:
The word "exile" traces back to Latin exilium (banishment), combining ex- (out) and the root -ilium (related to going or being). It originally described forced removal from one's homeland, reflecting the literal and figurative "casting out" of individuals. Over time, it retained this core meaning while expanding to include voluntary separation or prolonged absence from one's country.
The poet lived in exile for decades after criticizing the regime.
The king was exiled to a remote island following the rebellion.
Many dissidents faced exile during the political purge.
She chose self-imposed exile to escape societal pressures.
The novel explores the loneliness of exile and cultural displacement.