Definitions
the act of expelling a person from their native land
Word origin
From Middle English exil, borrowed from Old French essil, exil, from Latin exsilium, exilium (“state of exile”), derived from exsul, exul (“exiled person”).
Used in a sentence
“He lived in exile.”
“They chose exile rather than assimilation.”
“Let them be recalled from their exile.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Banished life”5 letters
02“Forced absence from home”5 letters
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